Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands

The Gender Action Plan for the 'Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands' project aims to integrate gender-responsive actions into rangeland restoration and livestock management. The project targets the restoration of 4.6 million hectares of degraded land and a 30% reduction in livestock emissions, while directly benefiting 160,000 people. It identifies systemic gender barriers, such as customary marriage laws affecting inheritance and the male-dominated kgotla decision-making system, and proposes targeted interventions including leadership training for women, childcare support for workers, and the employment of a full-time Gender Officer. The plan sets specific targets, such as ensuring over 40% of Stewardship Agreement signatories are women and employing 3,600 women as Ecorangers or Restoration Workers.

• The project aims to restore at least 4.6 million hectares of degraded land and reduce emissions from the livestock sector in the target regions by at least 30%, benefiting 160,000 people.
• Gender-specific barriers in the project areas include customary marriage laws that negatively impact women's inheritance rights and a traditional kgotla system that predominantly favours men's voices in decision-making.
• Climate-induced livelihood loss has led to severe social outcomes, including women turning to sex work and men experiencing mental health issues and alcohol consumption, both of which contribute to gender-based violence (GBV).
• The project establishes specific gender targets for participation, including a minimum of 30% women in the Farmers Facilitation Team and over 40% women as signatories to Stewardship Agreements.
• To promote inclusive employment, the project targets the recruitment of 3,600 women as Ecorangers or Restoration Workers and over 60% female graduate monitors.
• The Gender Action Plan includes structural supports to reduce care burdens, such as providing childcare for women attending training and implementing a Grievance Reporting Mechanism specifically designed to capture and respond to GBV.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2021). Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp158-gender-action-plan.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands. 2021. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp158-gender-action-plan.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2021ecosystembased, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2021}, month = mar, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp158-gender-action-plan.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }