Addressing gender-based impacts of climate change: A case study of Guinayangan, Philippines

This brief summarizes the findings of a case study of a diversification effort undertaken in Guinayangan Climate-Smart Village. Small livestock systems, a climate-smart agriculture practice, present a less risk-prone livelihood venture. It can feature as a diversification agenda, reducing the risks...

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Main Authors: Rosimo, Magnolia M., Gonsalves, Julian Francis, Gammelgaard, Johanna, Vidallo, Rene R., Monville-Oro, Emilita
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98473
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Summary:This brief summarizes the findings of a case study of a diversification effort undertaken in Guinayangan Climate-Smart Village. Small livestock systems, a climate-smart agriculture practice, present a less risk-prone livelihood venture. It can feature as a diversification agenda, reducing the risks from crop failure and are relevant to all ecosystems. Small livestock initiatives can benefit women as it provides them with a low-labor and manageable economic option, which requires a small startup investment.