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Gendered responses to climate change in South Asia
Women in Bangladesh have little rights over making decisions on agricultural practices, and often do not receive much benefit from the extension services. Photo: F. Thilsted (Worldfish Center)by...
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Climate change and household water insecurity in India: A case of gender...
Water - a problem for women in developing countries due to both their responsibility in fetching water and scarcity of drinking waterBy Savita AggarwalMany regions in India are characterized by water...
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Ignoring women in agriculture comes at a cost
Ignoring women in agriculture comes at a high cost, reduced food production. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)By Cecilia SchubertIgnoring the gender gap in agriculture has huge economic dimensions. If we want...
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Bringing a gender-lens to livestock production
Men and female livestock farmers might be differently affected by climate change, subsequently needing gender-appropriate measures to help them adapt. Photo: Gates Foundation Edited by Cecilia...
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Agricultural intensification promotes gender equity in Nepal
In Nepal, the involvement of men and women in agriculture is starting to change. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)Edited by Cecilia SchubertIn Nepal, the involvement of men and women in agriculture is starting...
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How farmers' gender-based differences hamper climate adaptation
New report finds that women face more barriers to travel compared to men. In the picture - women in Ghana learn to ride bikes which can help them travel longer distances. Photo: M. J. Cassidy (Village...
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Hundreds of Bihar women get trained on climate change and food security
Farmer weeding maize, in the fields of Bihar in India. Photo: M. DeFreese/CIMMYT.By Aditi KapoorI was apprehensive. The training of trainers (ToT) had gone off well, and our partner organisation, the...
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Live video seminar: who has the right to climate change adaptation, 18 February
Climate change brings unprecedented challenges for livelihoods in developing countries. Join our live science seminar via videostream to learn about the social dimensions of climate change. Photo:...
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Participatory videos in Nepal: Voicing women’s perceptions on climate change
Participatory videos have the potential to bridge the communication gap between non- or less literate individuals and policy-makers due to its non-written form. Photo: Pawan Kumar by Floriane...
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New paper outlines gender strategy for pro-poor mitigation research
A newly released working paper hopes to initiate a discussion on what is needed to ensure both men and women farmers benefit equally from pro-poor mitigation activities. Photo: Abhay GandheBy Emily...
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Gender attitudes and practices investigated in Bangladesh
Farmer Tohimina participates in a program called Nobo Jibon in Bangladesh. The project aims to reduce food insecurity and livelihood vulnerability and assess gender attitudes and practices. Photo: L....
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What does "taking a gender transformative approach" really mean?
Gender norms and attitudes are reflected upon in this story, which tells the tale about a CCAFS and WorldFish research project in Bangladesh. Photo: B. Mahalder (WorldFish) byMiranda MorganI had just...
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Smallholders need a hand-up not a hand-out
Strong community organisations are a vital channel for the distribution of resources and the exchange of knowledge, helping to create secure livelihoods and food supplies. Photo: N.Palmer (CIAT)By Lucy...
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Is gender being considered within climate services?
ICTs are becoming more prominent in relation to climate information services. A new study identifies barriers that might prevent women from accessing and utilizing them. Photo: Rebootby Sarah McKune...
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Smart made even smarter: Gender addressed in new brief on climate smart...
New brief on climate smart agriculture brings in gender as a concept, highlighting the importance of addressing social norms which influences participation and benefits from agricultural projects....
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