How is gender investigated in African climate change research? A systematic review of the literature

Vercillo, Siera; Huggins, Chris; Cochrane, Logan

doi:10.1007/s13280-021-01631-w

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“…The search was applied to title, abstract, and keywords of peer-reviewed articles published in English until June 2021, resulting in 2526 articles. Although including scientific articles published in English can create a bias towards studies from countries with more resources for publishing in English-language journals, this is common for systematic reviews in the research field of human-nature interactions (Haase et al 2014;Martı ´n-Lo ´pez et al 2019;Johnson et al 2022;Vercillo et al 2022). To ensure scientific quality based on peer-review process, we did not consider book chapters and conference proceedings (Haase et al 2014;Martı ´n-Lo ´pez et al 2019;Johnson et al 2022).…”

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Tourists’ valuation of nature in protected areas: A systematic review

Groß

Pearson

Arbieu

et al. 2023

Ambio

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In the face of biodiversity loss, it is crucial to broaden the arguments for conservation of protected areas by acknowledging diverse values of nature. We systematically reviewed empirical studies to investigate tourists’ values of nature in protected areas over time and across regions. To do so, we explored (1) the main ecological and social characteristics of the case studies; (2) methodological approaches; and (3) value types. Based on the review of 152 articles, we found that economic valuation has received the most scientific attention, while socio-cultural valuation approaches have recently increased. Values were primarily elicited and analyzed quantitatively and in monetary metrics, although valuation methods and frameworks have diversified over the past two decades. However, considering the role of valuation methods and frameworks as value-articulating institutions, we suggest that future research on nature valuation also applies qualitative and non-monetary methods, elicits diverse values, and conducts plural valuation.

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Tourists’ valuation of nature in protected areas: A systematic review

Groß

Pearson

Arbieu

et al. 2023

Ambio

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“…Adaptive capacity, women and gender are central in the "Paris Agreement" (UNFCCC, 2016) which highlights the importance of gender equality and women empowerment (P. 2); the whole Article 7 is devoted to adaptation and adaptive capacity, stating it should be genderresponsive (P. 9-11). In addition, the importance of women and gender is largely acknowledged in the climate change literature (Arora-Jonsson, 2011;Berrang-Ford et al, 2011;Cohen et al, 2016;Djoudi et al, 2016;Pearse, 2017;Rao et al, 2017;Rao et al, 2019;Hans et al, 2021;Vercillo et al, 2022). For coastal zones, this information is particularly important, as the predictions of negative effects in these areas are high (e.g.…”

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“…There is a clear paucity of information on adaptive capacity in the sea compared to land 1 . Geographically, studies in Africa dealing with gender and climate change are scarce, but increasing (Vercillo et al, 2022). However, the themes of adaptation and coastal resources are clearly under-investigated (Vercillo et al, 2022).…”

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“…Geographically, studies in Africa dealing with gender and climate change are scarce, but increasing (Vercillo et al, 2022). However, the themes of adaptation and coastal resources are clearly under-investigated (Vercillo et al, 2022). In this study, we focus on women in a tropical coastal setting in a low-income country (Tanzania has been recently upgraded to lower-middle).…”

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Women and adaptive capacity to climate change in East African seascapes – Zanzibar as an example

Torre‐Castro

Lindström²,

Jiddawi³

et al. 2022

Front. Mar. Sci.

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As the climate crisis persists, there is a crucial need to increase knowledge on adaptive capacity and the underlying factors building it. This is particularly important for disadvantaged groups, such as coastal women in East Africa. Women’s livelihoods in these seascapes are and will be more severely affected by climate change and the capacity of East African states to deal with these challenges is limited in terms of financial and human capital. In this research, we investigated the underlying factors building the adaptive capacity of coastal women in Zanzibar (Unguja Island), Tanzania. Coastal women (N=117) were interviewed in villages around the island to gather information about potential factors supporting adaptive capacity. This was analysed applying Cinner et al (2018) five domains typology for adaptive capacity, i.e. assets, flexibility, organizations, learning and agency. The results show that women had relatively low adaptive capacity, extended poverty and very high dependence on seaweed farming of red algae, a livelihood providing low income and already being seriously affected by climate variability and change. Women’s observations of key variables related to environmental changes corresponded to most scientific findings. It was, however, unclear how that knowledge is useful and enhances adaptive capacity. Adaptive capacity was generally low but individual differences were found in which ten women had a high income. The results show that the factors underlying adaptive capacity are complex and interact with each other, being positive, negative and unclear. Many of the identified factors deserve future research. This study adds to the pool of knowledge by addressing women (not only men); coastal ecosystems (as land and freshwater systems are more studied) and the individual level (since most studies focus on national and community levels). The study illustrates that institutional renewal, bridging and cooperation is possible in Zanzibar bringing good news to the region.

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