Muted voices: Climate change, (in)visibility of persons living with disabilities and early warning systems in Zimbabwe

Climate change disproportionately impacts persons with disabilities (PWDs). Climate change creates a newer set of vulnerabilities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), adding on to already existing vulnerabilities. Consequently, they face greater risks during climate-related disasters due to physica...

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Main Authors: Takaindisa, Joyce, Kandemiri, Sharon
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177394
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Summary:Climate change disproportionately impacts persons with disabilities (PWDs). Climate change creates a newer set of vulnerabilities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), adding on to already existing vulnerabilities. Consequently, they face greater risks during climate-related disasters due to physical barriers, lack of access to information, and inadequate emergency services