Case Studies
We have identified eight case studies that illustrate the diversity of strategies needed to ensure SRHR in a changing climate. These range from advocacy to service delivery to innovative financing instruments. The case studies were identified through a global survey distributed to key stakeholders and climate, gender, and SRHR community email lists. Case studies were then refined through in-depth interviews with the implementing organizations.
Most of these programs are still “in-flight.” Given the nascency of programming at this intersection, as of August 2024, there are few (if any) examples of climate-SRHR programs that have been scaled and rigorously evaluated. However, these examples serve as solutions-oriented inspiration for further investment and innovation to achieve a future where people of all genders can thrive.
These examples serve as solutions-oriented inspiration for further investment and innovation to achieve a future where people of all genders can thrive.
West Africa
KENYA
Leveraging Community Health Promoters for Climate Response and Preparedness
MALAWI
Deploying Drones for Nimble Health Product Delivery
NIGER
Integrated Resilience Support for Women Climate Migrants
UGANDA
Faith-based Advocacy for Climate Change Adaptation and SRHR
LIBERIA & OTHERS
Solar-Powered, Climate-Resilient Maternal Healthcare
TANZANIA & OTHERS
Rapid Small Grants Program to Drive Climate-SRHR Policy Change
PDF Innovative Approaches to Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Sexual & Reproductive Health: Case Studies from Around the World
The case studies profiled here are an illustrative sample of current efforts. They do not cover every significant initiative in this field. For more examples and inspiration, we recommend exploring the Gender Just Climate Solutions Directory.
South Asia
INDIA
Community-Led SRHR Education in Tribal Regions in India
PHILIPPINES
Using Buses for Mobile SRH Delivery During Extreme Weather Events
BANGLADESH
Organizing Women Fisherfolk Groups for Collective Power & Advocacy
PAKISTAN
Community-Led Feminist Climate Action
SRI LANKA
Youth-Led Citizen Science to Drive Gender-Responsive Climate Policy
PAKISTAN
Feminist Climate Resilience for Ecological Defenders
INDIA
Income Support and Heat Insurance for Women During Extreme Heat Waves
AFGHANISTAN
Volunteer-Driven Community Organizing and Climate-Health Assessments
NEPAL
Women’s Leadership for Climate-Resilient Menstrual Health
PAKISTAN
Using Science to Drive Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation & Policy
NEPAL
Activating Female Frontline Leaders for Local Adaptation Planning
BANGLADESH
Advancing Gender-Responsive Local Adaptation through Women’s Leadership in Bangladesh
PAKISTAN
SRHR Health System Strengthening for Disaster Preparedness
INDIA
Training Frontline Health Workers to Combat Maternal Heat Risk
NEPAL
Women-Led Climate Disaster Response and Advocacy
PAKISTAN
Using Arts, Theater, and Storytelling to Challenge Gender & Climate Discourse
PDF Innovative Approaches to Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Sexual & Reproductive Health: Case Studies from Around the World
The case studies profiled here are an illustrative sample of current efforts. They do not cover every significant initiative in this field. For more examples and inspiration, we recommend exploring the Gender Just Climate Solutions Directory.