ABSTRACT This systematic literature review examines gendered vulnerabilities, adaptive capacities, and policy translation in climate‐change induced disaster research using an intersectional lens in the Web of Science Database. Peer‐reviewed journal articles published in English between 2014 and 2024 focusing on gender, climate change, and disaster were included, while studies not addressing gender or disaster contexts were excluded. Formal risk‐of‐bias tools were not applied due to the conceptual and integrative nature of the review. Methodological transparency and conceptual relevance were assessed qualitatively. Results were synthesized using thematic analysis and bibliometric mapping, guided by an intersectionality‐informed analytical framework. A total of 47 studies were included, predominantly qualitative, with strong geographical concentration in South Asia and limited representation of intersectional populations. Seven reviewers identify dominant themes of gendered vulnerability, limited intersectional analysis, and weak translation of evidence into policy, alongside evidence of women's agency through informal networks and community‐based adaptation. Limitations include geographical bias toward South Asia, underrepresentation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning and others (LGBTQ+) individuals, elderly populations, and people with disabilities, and limited empirical evaluation of policy effectiveness. Despite the barriers, factors such as grassroots networks, local knowledge, and resilience empower women. Findings underscore the need for geographically diverse, intersectional, and policy‐oriented research to advance gender‐equitable climate resilience and disaster governance, where gendered financial interventions could be effective.
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