Women for Climate Action

Improved ability of women and girls in the Turbi district to adapt to climate change.

800 people, including 600 women from 20 existing self-help groups and 200 men and young people who will work towards gender equality in the communities.

The state of Marsabit in arid and semi-arid northern Kenya is already suffering from the effects of climate change. These are characterised by prolonged and widespread drought. Women in pastoralist communities are particularly vulnerable and affected by poverty and the effects of climate change. At the same time, they do not have equal access to rights and are often marginalised, discriminated against and excluded. The effects of climate change can increase the workload of women or make it more difficult for them to work. While women have knowledge that is useful in planning and implementing adaptation strategies at the community level, they do not always have the opportunity to voice their ideas or the time to participate.

• Improving the climate resilience of women and girls
• Empower women to meet their household needs and increase their income through livelihood diversification and market access
• Businesses improving access to clean energy, including the production and sale of briquettes, energy-saving cookstoves and the development of savings and credit services by food producers
• Women and girls are engaged in peace and awareness raising to effectively advocate for gender justice in climate change programmes
• The communities and the administration of Marsabit are in dialogue on the implementation of gender and climate change policies and strategies