Good practices for integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment in climate-smart agriculture programmes

The publication provides guidance, tools and examples of the successful integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) in climate-smart agriculture work. It demonstrates the necessity and benefits of incorporating a GEWE approach; describes strategies for enhancing the engagement of women and particularly vulnerable groups; and provides practical examples and tools on gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture.

This paper was developed to help policymakers and practitioners meet the Sustainable Development Goals and the ambitious goals of Agenda 2030. The paper is intended to help development organisations, public institutions and local organisations develop climate-smart agriculture investments, projects and policies that are more gender-responsive.

  • Co-authors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Published: April 2019

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