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Interactive effects of armed conflict and climate change on gender vulnerability in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Chinwe Regina Okoyeuzu
  • Angela Ifeanyi Ujunwa
  • Augustine Ujunwa
  • Nelson N. Nkwor
  • Ebere Ume Kalu
  • Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan

Abstract

Purpose - Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is regarded as a region with one of the worst cases of armed conflict and climate risk. This paper examines the interactive effect of armed conflict and climate risk on gender vulnerability in SSA. Design/methodology/approach - The difference and system generalised method of movement (GMM) were used to examine the relationship between the variables using annualised data of 35 SSA countries from 1998 to 2019. Findings - The paper found strong evidence that armed conflict and climate change are positive predictors of gender vulnerability. The impact of climate change on gender vulnerability is found to be more direct than indirect. Practical implications - The direct and indirect positive effect of armed conflict and climate change on gender vulnerability implies that climate change drives gender vulnerability through multiple channels. This underscores the need for a multi-disciplinary policy approach to addressing gender vulnerability problem in SSA. Originality/value - The study contributes to the climate action debate by highlighting the need for climate action to incorporate gender inclusive policies such as massive investment in infrastructure and safety nets that offer protection to the most vulnerable girls and women affected by armed conflict and climate change. Societies should as a matter of urgency strive to structural barriers that predispose girls and women to biodiversity loss. Peer review - The peer review history for this article is available at:https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-09-2022-0595

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  • Chinwe Regina Okoyeuzu & Angela Ifeanyi Ujunwa & Augustine Ujunwa & Nelson N. Nkwor & Ebere Ume Kalu & Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan, 2023. "Interactive effects of armed conflict and climate change on gender vulnerability in Sub-Saharan Africa," International Journal of Social Economics, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 51(3), pages 347-363, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijsepp:ijse-09-2022-0595
    DOI: 10.1108/IJSE-09-2022-0595
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