Building locally-led climate adaptation: Rural Kenyan youth perspectives on equity and resilience

A study of the perspectives of young indigenous men and women in rural communities in Kenya shows that strong institutions for local governance, inclusive decision-making and collective action are key for social equity and climate adaptation. To achieve this, we need to: (1) invest in the capacitie...

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Autores principales: Petesch, Patti, Fisher, Eleanor, Almeida, Olivia Ebenstål, Hellin, Jon
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Rice Research Institute 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149343
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Sumario:A study of the perspectives of young indigenous men and women in rural communities in Kenya shows that strong institutions for local governance, inclusive decision-making and collective action are key for social equity and climate adaptation. To achieve this, we need to: (1) invest in the capacities of stakeholders to promote locally-led climate and equity initiatives; (2) promote young women’s and men’s leadership and networks, together with inter-generational exchange of experiences; and (3) build strategies and partnerships that are responsive to locally-identified youth needs.