The human rights consequences of... [climate change] are apparent in political and economic instability, growing inequality, declining food and water security and in increased threats to health and livelihoods... As a result of [gender] inequalit[y], women and girls are more likely to be exposed to disaster induced risks and losses related to their livelihoods and they are less able to adapt to changes in climatic conditions... [and] face a heightened risk of gender-based violence during and following disasters.

... In light of the significant challenges and opportunities for the realization of women’s human rights presented by climate change and disaster risk, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (the Committee), has decided to provide specific guidance to State parties on the implementation of obligations related to disaster risk reduction and climate change under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women... In relation to non-State actors, States parties should: (a) Create conducive environments for gender responsive investment in disaster and climate change prevention, mitigation and adaptation, including through... the promotion of renewable energies; (b) ...Create incentives for women to engage in businesses involved in sustainable development and climate resilient livelihood activities in areas such as the clean energy sector and agro-ecological food systems. Businesses working in these areas should also be encouraged to increase the numbers of women they employ, particularly in leadership positions; (c) Conduct gender impact analyses of any proposed public-private partnerships in the areas of disaster risk reduction and climate change... [and] (d) Adopt regulatory measures to protect women from human rights violations caused by private business actors.