Pastoral Women: Female Agency, Tradition and Resilience Practices during Climate Shocks

This white paper explores how pastoralist women in Northern Kenya recognise, interpret, and respond to climate change. Drawing on participatory data from focus groups, life histories, and community observations, it reveals that women are not passive victims of climate stress but central actors driving adaptation and resilience. Their practices spanning traditional meteorological systems, local water governance, seedling cooperatives, and informal pipeline repair demonstrate the transformative potential of female agency within fragile ecosystems.