Cleantech, Telehealth, and Other Emerging Technologies for Improving African Women’s Adaptation to Climate Change

Abstract

AbstractDigital technologies hold great potential for empowering women in Africa and advancing their social and economic development. This chapter examines the impact of technologies such as cleantech, telehealth, edtech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence on women’s empowerment. Improving access to information and communication technologies (ICT) and increasing women’s participation in STEM fields is crucial for empowering women and promoting sustainable development in African nations. These technologies can be leveraged to empower women and enhance their lives, but it is important to ensure that their development and deployment take into consideration the impacts of climate change, which represents one of the greatest existential threats to modern society. The chapter concludes by highlighting the importance of utilising digital technologies in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future for all, with a focus on empowering women.