Gender Transformative Approaches in Coral Reef Social-Ecological Systems

Abstract

CARE’s work in food and water systems seeks to contribute to
realization of the rights to food, water and nutrition security
of women small-scale producers and their families. CARE
believes that approaches to building community resilience
in any ecosystem should address the structural power and
relational barriers which deny access to resources and
opportunities for women. The relevance of this research and
learning project to CARE is hugely significant as we contribute
to a major global program led by our strategic partner WWF.
This program – the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative (CRRI) – is
established to protect and regenerate tropical coral reefs for
the benefit of people through nature-based solutions. The
partnership comprises leading scientists and NGOs, working
in collaboration with governments and communities to
safeguard reefs, food security and nutrition, and livelihoods
against climate change and environmental degradation.