Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from Kenya

This report examines the role of gender in climate compatible development through a case study of the 'People’s Plans into Practice' (PPP) project in Kisumu, Kenya, focusing on how gender-sensitive approaches influence empowerment and adaptation in urban settings.

• Gender is identified as a critical driver of vulnerability to climate risks and a necessary consideration for creating effective policy responses to development and climate challenges. The report notes a specific lack of evidence regarding how gender relations impact adaptation capabilities within urban environments.
• The report utilizes a case study of Kisumu, Kenya, based on the five-year 'People’s Plans into Practice' (PPP) project, which aimed to build productive and liveable settlements with slum dwellers in Kisumu and Kitale. The study evaluates the meaning of gender-sensitive approaches in Kisumu, their role in promoting empowerment, and their impact on climate compatible development outcomes.
• The report is part of a broader global study that includes case studies from India, Kenya, and Peru to explore the integration of gender in interventions for climate compatible development.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2016). Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from Kenya. https://cdkn.org/resource/report-gender-approaches-climate-compatible-development-lessons-kenya

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from Kenya. 2016. https://cdkn.org/resource/report-gender-approaches-climate-compatible-development-lessons-kenya.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2016gender, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from Kenya}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2016}, month = jun, url = {https://cdkn.org/resource/report-gender-approaches-climate-compatible-development-lessons-kenya}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }