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Investigate climate change awareness, vulnerability, and coping strategies among rural women in Osun State, Nigeria.

April 7, 2026Discover Applied SciencesOpen Access

Comparative analysis of rural women’s livelihood adaptation to climate change in two agricultural zones of Osun state, Nigeria

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Investigate climate change awareness, vulnerability, and coping strategies among rural women in Osun State, Nigeria.
Used a multi-stage sampling approach to select 1,200 women from 60 communities
Analyzed 1,010 valid responses using descriptive statistics and factor analysis
Assessed educational attainment, economic status, and climate awareness among respondents.
85% of respondents were married and primarily engaged in farming
71.9% earned below ₦70,000 monthly, indicating economic insecurity
Factor analysis identified five major vulnerability drivers
Common coping measures included climate-smart farming and social network reliance
Limited credit access and institutional support hinder adaptation.

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Comparative analysis examines vulnerability and coping strategies in rural women, suggesting gender-sensitive climate policies are needed.

Ogunbode et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comparative analysis examines vulnerability and coping strategies in rural women, suggesting gender-sensitive climate policies are needed.