Given the disproportionate impact of SIDS’ environmental and economic challenges on women and girls, it was disappointing to see no explicit mention of gender in the UK SIDS Strategy.

Given the disproportionate impact of SIDS’ environmental and economic challenges on women and girls, it was disappointing to see no explicit mention of gender in the UK SIDS Strategy. Type: conclusion | Number: 21 | Paragraph: 69 | Response status: accepted Government response: Agree 24. The Government recognises that women and girls and other vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are disproportionately impacted by the economic shocks and climate impacts experienced by SIDS. The UK is prioritising a gender-responsive and socially inclusive approach to programmes in SIDS. FCD