Women's Well-Being and Everyday Adaptation to Heat

Abstract

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves worldwide, affecting people's well-being. While much research has examined heat's health impacts, quantitative, biomedical approaches often overlook qualitative sociocultural dimensions of well-being, which tend to be culture- and gender-specific. Using a gender lens and an integrated well-being framework, this Overview draws on examples from Africa, Asia and Oceania to highlight how heat affects three key dimensions of well-being: place, social relations and safety. The review argues for a deeper understanding of how women's well-being is differentially impacted. It then shows how women adapt to safeguard their well-being..