Transversalización de género en los procesos de gobernanza climática para atender a desastres socio-naturales en el barrio Marianza, parroquia Sayausí

Abstract

Abstract: This study was developed in response to the need to understand how gender inequalities influence community-based management of climate change-related risks, considering that these events affect both women and men in rural areas. The research was conducted in the Marianza sector, a rural parish of Sayausí, Cuenca canton, Azuay province. The study assessed the perceptions of local stakeholders regarding climate risks and community responses to socio-natural disasters. The findings reveal that gender power dynamics influence response capacity, disproportionately affecting women. Cultural and socioeconomic barriers limit women's participation in decision-making, leading to the proposal of strategies that promote their active inclusion and policies that recognize and value their capacities. This contributes to a more equitable and sustainable approach to disaster management that fosters gender collaboration and the integration of gender perspectives in the planning and implementation of climate change adaptation strategies. In summary, these results confirm the need to incorporate a gender approach as a key element to strengthen community resilience and improve local climate governance processes.