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Building Community Resilience in Gender Responsive Climate Actions through Transformative Digital Education: A Case Study of Siaya County, Kenya
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This study evaluates the impact of an online climate change course on gender-responsive climate actions among community members in Siaya County, Kenya. Specifically the study aims to examine how transformative learning influences participants' knowledge, attitude, and perception of climate actions; to investigate how transformative learning affects participation in climate adaptation strategies; and; to assess the effectiveness of gender-responsive climate actions in building community resilience. With increased climate vulnerability and gender disparities, empowering local communities through digital education is crucial for fostering inclusive climate resilience. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. The study sample consisted of 120 participants, purposefully selected based on their engagement with the course. Findings indicate significant improvements in participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward gender-inclusive climate actions. The course catalysed behavior change, increased women's participation in local climate planning, and influenced household and community adaptation strategies. Recommendations include integrating such courses into county development agendas and expanding access for marginalised groups.
PCF11 Plus: Beyond the Forum
Sub-Theme: Gender, technology and innovation in open education
Paper ID: 1938
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Kenya
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Africa
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)