Climate action, while essential, can inadvertently trigger extreme events with considerable impact on environmental, social, and economic systems. In the context of Sustainable Development Goals; SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG5 (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)—these highlight the need for resilient systems that align with climate initiatives necessary for promoting equitable outcomes across communities. There are globally driven efforts and initiatives are set against a backdrop of empowering women, improving rural water accessibility and reducing water-related risks. Apart from the environmental hazards created by climate change, vulnerable groups, especially women, are facing higher risks and greater burdens from its impacts. The impact of climate change has widened the gap of gender inequality. Recognising the crucial role of gender in climate resilience, the study explores the various dimensions for women’s active involvement in sustainable water management for climate action. Using a qualitative research method with secondary data, the study applies thematic analysis from the available literature in Scopus database, examining women’s roles and involvement in water management initiatives worldwide. This study evaluates existing literature from 2014 to October 2024 on climate action in relation to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) within global contexts. By analysing water, gender, and adaptation literature, a thematic mapping of SDG5 was conducted on 27 documents. Despite methodological limitations—time constraints and narrow inclusion criteria—this paper finds a scarcity of research in this area during the selected time period. The study contributes to the emerging literature on the active participation of women in sustainable water management, assessing their unique contributions to strategies for managing water resources sustainably. This study provides a foundation for further research into gendered strategies for climate resilience, emphasising the critical role that women play as catalysts in climate action.
- A Thematic analysis on women’s contribution in sustainable water management for the climate action
- Nur Harena Redzuan - International Islamic University MalaysiaEmir Camdzic - Greater Manchester Police
- Rim El Khoury (Editor)
- Business Models of the Future : How AI and Advanced Digital Transformation are Reshaping Industries, pp.841-850
- Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
- Springer Nature Switzerland; Cham
- 9961151608841; 2198-4190; 2198-4182; 9783031853975; 3031853970
- Centre for Islamic Finance
- English
- Book chapter