Scaling-up Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and the Use of Climate Information in Georgia

The report analyzes gender-based vulnerabilities to climate-induced hazards in Georgia, such as floods, landslides, and droughts. It identifies systemic inequalities in political representation, economic resources, and domestic roles that increase the risk for women, elderly, and persons with disabilities. The document proposes a Gender Action Plan to integrate sex- and age-disaggregated data, ensure at least 30% female representation in project activities, and tailor early warning systems to the specific needs of vulnerable groups.

• Georgia faces four primary climate-induced hazards that are increasing in frequency and intensity: floods, hydrologically-induced geological hazards (landslides, mudflow, debris flows), droughts, and severe winds and hailstorms. Highland areas are disproportionately affected, accounting for more than 80% of victims and economic damage.
• Significant gender inequality exists in Georgia's political and executive spheres. In 2014, women made up only 11.4% of parliament members and 11.8% of local representative bodies. In the executive branch, women hold 16% of ministerial positions and 15% of deputy ministerial positions.
• Women in Georgia experience substantial 'time poverty' and a disproportionate burden of unpaid care. According to a 2010 survey, 46.3% of household chores are performed solely by women, compared to 23.7% by men. Women also spend more days per year engaged in agriculture (344.2) than men (263.9).
• Women are more vulnerable to natural hazards due to lower material and political capital. They earn significantly less on average (618 GEL) than men (980 GEL), own fewer productive assets, and are underrepresented in decision-making processes, meaning their specific needs are often excluded from recovery planning.
• Elderly populations and persons with disabilities (PWDs) face heightened risks during disasters. 31.3% of the population is age-dependent, and 3.3% are registered as PWDs. These groups often have limited access to information, mobility constraints, and sensory impairments that hinder their ability to respond to early warnings.
• Gender-specific behaviors influence the effectiveness of early warning systems. Men tend to be more risk-tolerant and may ignore evacuation calls to protect property, while women are more likely to respond to risk but may be delayed by the need to secure family members or a lack of social power to mobilize the household.
• The proposed Gender Action Plan mandates specific targets to ensure equity, including a minimum of 30% representation of women in capacity building, training, stakeholder consultations, and project staff.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2018). Scaling-up Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and the Use of Climate Information in Georgia. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/gender-assessment-fp068-undp-georgia.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Scaling-up Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and the Use of Climate Information in Georgia. 2018. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/gender-assessment-fp068-undp-georgia.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2018scalingup, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Scaling-up Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and the Use of Climate Information in Georgia}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2018}, month = apr, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/gender-assessment-fp068-undp-georgia.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }