Why does climate change hit women 70% harder than men?At just 14, Ayshka Najib survived Kerala's devastating floods that changed her life forever. Now she's a UNICEF youth advocate advising world leaders at COP conferences and reshaping climate education across UAE schools. In this powerful episode of The Eco Sheroes Podcast, learn why women face climate change's worst impacts, how youth movements get only 0.75% of global funding, and the shocking connection between climate disasters and gender violence. From organizing school eco clubs to negotiating UN climate policies, Ayeshka reveals actionable steps every individual can take and why small sustainable actions truly matter in fighting climate change.You can also watch the complete episode on Spotify or listen to it on Apple Podcasts. Follow Ayshka on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ayshka.n/Sustainable living makes life healthy, wealthy, and happy! Live in sync with nature :)➡️ Subscribe to my bi-weekly newsletter - "The Eco Experiment," for tips on sustainable living. I'll help you navigate misleading marketing and identify genuinely sustainable brands for informed purchasing decisions. https://www.theecoloop.com/the-eco-experiment-newsletterLet's connect on my other social media channels, too :)https://www.instagram.com/theecoloophttps://www.facebook.com/theecoloophttps://www.tiktok.com/@theecoloophttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisanthapuram/https://medium.com/@pallavi.ecoloop-------------Visit the website https://www.theecoloop.com/Find links to Spotify and Apple Podcasts for The Eco Sheroes Podcast on this link https://www.theecoloop.com/theecosheroespodcast-------------Chapters00:00 - Episode Snippets 02:28 - Introduction05:24 - What Triggered Ayshka’s Climate Activism Journey?10:09 - How Did Ayshka Become A Climate Activist?15:09 - What Career Path Did Ayshka Choose To Pursue Climate Activism?17:25 - What Is Ayshka's Educational Background?18:41 - What Roles Does Ayshka Currently Hold?24:31 - How Is Ayshka Involved With Fridays For Future Mapa?28:06 - How Did Ayshka Najib Work With Unicef To Integrate Climate Education In The School Curriculum?28:57 - How Can Professionals Support Youth-Led Climate Initiatives?31:03 - What Drives Policy Decisions At High-Level Climate Forums Like Cop?34:40 - Why Does Climate Change Affect Women More Than Others?41:37 - Do Individual Actions Really Matter In Climate Action? & Can Consumer Purchasing Power Influence Policy Decisions?43:58 - What Small Actions Beyond Lifestyle Changes Can Support Systemic Climate Action47:25 - How Do You Manage Mental Health While Doing Climate Activism, And How Can Adults Support Young Activists?51:01 - What Does Ayshka Do For Fun Outside Of Climate Activism?-------------Disclaimer: This video is for information purposes only and is not intended to change anybody’s personal views. All the information provided in this video is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors, or mistakes. The video should not be seen as medical, legal, or any other type of advice. THE ECO LOOP and the guest are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information in this video. The suggestions or opinions appearing in the video are just the host's and the guest’s views. THE ECO LOOP does not assume any responsibility or liability for them.-----------------