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Climate–agriculture–gender inequality hotspots: Insights for Nigeria

Climate change intensifies risks in Nigeria’s agri-food systems, disproportionately affecting women due to social inequalities that increase their vulnerability and limit their adaptive capacity. Hotspot areas are concentrated in northern and north-central Nigeria, notably Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Jigaw...

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Main Authors: Azzarri, Carlo, Bamiwuye, Temilolu, Kedir Jemal, Mekamu
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2025
Subjects:
climate change
gender
agriculture
agrifood systems
policies
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179189
Summary:Climate change intensifies risks in Nigeria’s agri-food systems, disproportionately affecting women due to social inequalities that increase their vulnerability and limit their adaptive capacity. Hotspot areas are concentrated in northern and north-central Nigeria, notably Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Jigawa, Kebby, Nasarawa, Niger, Sokoto, and Zamfara. Policy actions should prioritize climate-smart agriculture, gender-sensitive climate services, and social protection to improve resilience and equity.

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