Discussing the Potentials of Rural Women for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

The study focused on potentials of rural women for climate change mitigation and adaptation for sustainable agriculture. Rural women play significant role in managing complex households and pursue multiple livelihood strategies which make sure that food is available for growing population. The activities of these rural women are greatly affected by climate change which they have developed mitigation and adaptation strategies in order to cope with the impacts associated with it. However, the potential contributions of rural women to climate change mitigation and adaptation for sustainable agriculture have not been sufficiently exploited. The study recommended that mitigation and adaptation policies which involve strategies for enhanced social protection, enterprise development and employment generation among rural women should be formulated and implemented in order to cushion the effects of climate change on rural women. It also highlights that identification and implementation of agricultural programmes to support extension education and training initiatives that will facilitate the development of the skills of rural women in agricultural production who are vulnerable to climate change remains paramount for ensuring sustainability.