Gender and climate change in the Indian Himalayas: global threats, local vulnerabilities, and livelihood diversification at the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Climate change disproportionately affects women farmers in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, threatening their livelihoods through altered temperature patterns, precipitation, and snowmelt. This study reveals that while traditional subsistence strategies—such as agriculture, livestock rearing, and migration—remain vulnerable to climate shifts, ecotourism offers a viable alternative to strengthen women's economic assets and community resilience. The research employs a gender-focused case study approach, integrating insights on inter-group diversity to propose policy-relevant frameworks for climate adaptation that prioritize social equity. Findings underscore the need for transformative perspectives in climate science and policy modeling to address gender justice in mountain ecosystems.

Ogra, M. V., & Badola, R. (2015). Gender and climate change in the Indian Himalayas: global threats, local vulnerabilities, and livelihood diversification at the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Earth System Dynamics, 6(2), 505–523. https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-6-505-2015