FAO and CARE have jointly developed this paper to help policymakers and practitioners meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ambitious goals of Agenda 2030. The paper is intended to help development organizations, public institutions and local organizations develop climate-smart agriculture (CSA) investments, projects and policies that are more gender-responsive.

The paper provides guidance, tools and examples of the successful integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) in climate-smart agriculture work. It demonstrates the necessity and benefits of incorporating a GEWE approach, describes strategies for enhancing the engagement of women and particularly vulnerable groups, and provides practical examples and tools on gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture.