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The role of women in community resilience to climate change: A case study of an Indigenous Fijian community

Fiji 29 November 2021 Research and Analysis
Priyatma Singh, Tammy Tabe, Tess Martin

The Indigenous Fijian (iTaukei) women have skills, knowledge, and unique local and traditional experience that can increase the resilience of the community. However, their voice is not often heard in a patriarchal community. This study found that they contribute significantly to social resilience, economic resilience and ecological resilience, but face barriers that prevent them from contributing to decision-making in the community. Interventions that are culturally accepted and support the role of women in decision-making are necessary.

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