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Turning crisis into opportunity in the Gambia - An analysis of nature-based solutions' (NBS) and their implications for women

Strandmark, Eila LU (2025) MIDM19 20251
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
This study analyzes the implications of nature-based solutions (NBS) for women in the Gambia, in flood prone communities in the context of the Rural Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience (RICAR) project. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus group discussions, the thesis investigates gendered differences with the guiding research question “How do nature-based solutions (NBS) impact women’s disaster resilience, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) vulnerability in flood-prone villages in the Gambia?”. Findings reveal that structural barriers, guided by tradition and religion, contribute to unequal access to land, financial resources, and decision-making power, which impacts... (More)
This study analyzes the implications of nature-based solutions (NBS) for women in the Gambia, in flood prone communities in the context of the Rural Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience (RICAR) project. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus group discussions, the thesis investigates gendered differences with the guiding research question “How do nature-based solutions (NBS) impact women’s disaster resilience, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) vulnerability in flood-prone villages in the Gambia?”. Findings reveal that structural barriers, guided by tradition and religion, contribute to unequal access to land, financial resources, and decision-making power, which impacts women’s disaster resilience. While NBS are increasingly used in disaster risk management (DRM), gender inclusiveness remains limited, particularly in addressing SRH and GBV. The study highlights the urgent need to strengthen evidence-based programming that integrates gender-sensitive approaches in NBS initiatives to ensure the fulfillment of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). (Less)
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author
Strandmark, Eila LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20251
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
nature-based solutions, NBS, SRH, GBV, sexual and reproductive health, climate change, gender-based violence, DRM, disaster risk management, SSA, Gambia
language
English
id
9194165
date added to LUP
2025-06-11 13:20:11
date last changed
2025-06-11 13:20:11
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  abstract     = {{This study analyzes the implications of nature-based solutions (NBS) for women in the Gambia, in flood prone communities in the context of the Rural Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience (RICAR) project. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus group discussions, the thesis investigates gendered differences with the guiding research question “How do nature-based solutions (NBS) impact women’s disaster resilience, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) vulnerability in flood-prone villages in the Gambia?”. Findings reveal that structural barriers, guided by tradition and religion, contribute to unequal access to land, financial resources, and decision-making power, which impacts women’s disaster resilience. While NBS are increasingly used in disaster risk management (DRM), gender inclusiveness remains limited, particularly in addressing SRH and GBV. The study highlights the urgent need to strengthen evidence-based programming that integrates gender-sensitive approaches in NBS initiatives to ensure the fulfillment of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).}},
  author       = {{Strandmark, Eila}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Turning crisis into opportunity in the Gambia - An analysis of nature-based solutions' (NBS) and their implications for women}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}