Gender and climate-smart agriculture in Africa.

Abstract

Abstract This chapter explores the interrelated issues of gender and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) within the African context. The importance and goal of mainstreaming gender into CSA is emphasized. The chapter draws on knowledge from CSA good practice and innovative approaches to highlight some successes and lessons learned from African countries. Opportunities for gender-sensitive actions in CSA within the African context are discussed, and gender-equitable CSA best practices in Africa are presented.