physical abilities . Therefore, participation of historically excluded groups, such as women, youth and marginalised communities , contributes to more equitable and socially just adaptation actions. Adaptation actions do not automatically have positive outcomes for gender equality. Understanding the positive and negative links of adaptation actions with gender equality goals  is important to ensure that adaptive actions do not exacerbate existing gender-based and other social inequalities . Climate literacy varies across diverse communities, compounding vulnerability 
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