Structural vulnerability in the Peruvian Andes: Climate shocks and domestic violence linked
Original framing: “The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence” — Phys.org
Women and indigenous voices are underrepresented in climate policy discussions in Peru. Their lived experiences and coping strategies are essential to understanding and addressing the root causes of climate-induced domestic violence.
The crisis in the Peruvian Andes is a convergence of climate shocks, historical marginalization, and gender inequality.
Indigenous knowledge systems offer proven resilience strategies that are often sidelined in favor of short-term, technocratic fixes. Cross-culturally, similar patterns emerge in other mountainous regions, where community cohesion and local governance play a critical role in mitigating climate impacts. To address domestic violence linked to climate stress, interventions must move beyond individual-level responses to tackle systemic issues such as land rights, gender equity, and policy neglect. By integrating traditional knowledge, strengthening community-based systems, and addressing historical inequities, it is possible to build more resilient and just societies in the face of climate change.