TITLE:
Gender and Adaptive Capacity in Climate Change Narratives from Rural Sudanese Women
AUTHORS:
Shadia Abdelrahim Mohamed Daoud, Rawia Alfadil Sharif Mahmoud
KEYWORDS:
Gender Climate Change, Adaptation
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.12 No.10,
October
27,
2025
ABSTRACT: The research aims to investigate the differences between genders in tackling climate change, with a particular focus on assessing adaptation capacity in relation to gender. The study utilized a participatory gender analysis approach to highlight the experiences of women in six villages across three Sudanese states. Findings revealed that while both men and women face the impacts of climate change on agricultural and livestock practices at similar rates, their responses to these changes differ significantly. The adaptation strategies employed by men and women vary greatly. The research indicated that women face substantial challenges in securing funding for investment in adaptation technologies or in mitigating losses due to adverse weather, a situation exacerbated by their limited experience in these areas. Furthermore, the study assessed gendered adaptive capacity concerning household-level resources for drought management. It was found that, although some resources are available, men predominantly control access to and utilization of these resources. This lack of decision-making power over household resources diminishes women’s ability to adapt, particularly during severe climate events. Consequently, women are disproportionately impacted by climate change, leading to maladaptive outcomes and diminishing the effectiveness of any adaptation initiatives.