Despite widespread international evidence that the impacts of climate change and disaster events often negatively affect women  more than men , attention to gender equality as a concept is still only 'embryonic in climate change adaptation in the Pacific', and although recognised in some policies and project designs, it is not well supported by on-the-ground actions or well monitored . Many Pacific small island climate change adaptation policies do not mainstream gender across the activities , with women's groups being excluded from climate grants due to patriarchal formal and informal governance structures, lack of resources, less access to educational and training schemes and no track record  . However, Pacific women identify several strategies that enable them to adapt to climate change more effectively. These include the recognition and support of women's IKLK by governments, researchers and NGOs; increasing women's access to climate change funding and support from organisations to allow them to meet the requirements of international climate change grants; and specific education and training to women's groups to allow them to develop strategic action plans, mission statements, learn financial reporting requirements as well as general leadership and institutional training . These and other measures could enable a broader representation and participation in adaptation processes despite cultural constraints .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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