Cross-sectional survey highlights gender differences in climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies in Punjab, Pakistan.
Key Points
Female respondents reported increased summer heat waves and decreased rainfall over the past decade, highlighting climate change impacts.
Male and female perceptions of water supply variability during natural disasters differed significantly, with females facing greater challenges.
The reliance on natural resources for food highlights the food security challenges agrarian households face in climate-affected scenarios.
Statistical analysis showed significant gender differences in perceptions and adaptive capacity, indicating a need for gendered intervention strategies.