Redefining Resilience: Gendered Vulnerabilities and Intersectional Solutions to ClimateChange

The climate crisis is not gender-neutral; it disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly women, Indigenous people, people of colour and those in the Global South. This paper examines gendered vulnerabilities within the climate crisis while advocating for intersectional solutions that move beyond one-size-fits-all resilience strategies. Drawing on ecofeminist and intersectional feminist theories, it critiques dominant climate adaptation frameworks that overlook structural inequalities. Ecofeminism highlights the deep connections between environmental degradation and patriarchal systems, arguing that the exploitation of nature parallels the oppression of women and marginalized groups. Meanwhile, intersectionality reveals how climate change exacerbates existing inequalities based on gender, race, class, and geography. By integrating these perspectives, this study advocates for a just climate response that prioritizes inclusivity, community-led solutions, and structural transformations. It highlights community-driven, gender-responsive, and justice-oriented approaches that center the voices of those most affected. By redefining resilience through an intersectional lens, this study argues for policies and activism that address systemic oppression, ensuring a truly equitable and sustainable climate future.