Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai said that gender-responsive climate policies are vital and specifically addressed the challenges encountered by women in India during a session on `Empowering Communities: Women at the Heart of Climate Resilience`.

According to a PTI report, Clinton said the pressing issue of extreme heat, accelerated by climate change, is a significant threat which impacts livelihoods, health, and social structures, especially for women. She highlighted the disproportionate effects it has on women and said that there is a need for immediate attention to grassroots-level challenges faced by millions, particularly in India.