According to scoping study conducted climate change would intensify the existing challenges of developmental context for SRHR and also reduce its advancement. In small island developing states such as Maldives, within the island community the most vulnerable group identified, to be most at risk from climate change impacts are women. Stakeholders agree that women are the primary carer of the households and are more aware of the impacts, consequences of existing risks better than men. Yet there is insufficient level of women participation in formulating climate change, disaster risk reduction action & management plan & policies. The interlinkages of climate change and SRHR and its impact on women are not being addressed during formulation of plans.
This study investigated the knowledge and awareness level of women, men, fishermen, youth, policy makers and other stakeholders including government officials in island communities of Maldives on the linkages between climate change and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It identified the effects of climate change on the SRHR of women in the island communities of Maldives. It also identified the gaps in polices and plans related to climate change with reference to sexual and reproductive and health rights of women.
