Empowering communities: Integrating gender perspectives in community climate adaptation for local infrastructure

Summary

This report focuses on how gender equality and social inclusion can be integrated into community-based climate adaptation, especially in informal settlements with weak infrastructure. It shows that climate change impacts such as flooding, heat, and water scarcity affect people differently based on gender, social roles, and living conditions. It also explains that inclusive approaches lead to more effective and locally relevant solutions. Overall, it demonstrates that integrating gender perspectives helps build stronger and more resilient communities.