Investigating the Gender-Climate Nexus: Strengthening Women’s Roles in Adaptation and Mitigation in Tunisian Region: Sidi Bouzid Region

Tunisia faces significant challenges related to the climate change which deeply impact its natural and agricultural resources. This reality jeopardizes not only food security but also the economic well-being of rural communities, particularly women, who are among the most vulnerable groups to the harmful effects of increasingly extreme weather conditions. This research focuses on the evaluation of the impact of climate change on the Agricultural Development Group in Sidi Bouzid, revealing the specific challenges these groups face in a rapidly changing environment. To achieve this, a rig-orous methodology combining descriptive and typological analysis, including Multiple Component Analysis (ACM), was employed. The results highlight the significant ef-fects of climate change on the "Battoumet" and "Magdiyet"Agricultural Development Group , severely affecting their economic and social stability. Water scarcity has exac-erbated familial tensions and reduced agricultural incomes, thereby intensifying the daily challenges faced by rural women in managing limited resources. Simultaneously, deeper analysis of interactions with external stakeholders underscored the crucial role of civil society and associations in enhancing the climate resilience of rural women. Based on these findings, strategic recommendations are formulated to strengthen co-ordination among different stakeholders, expand existing partnerships, and facilitate access to essential technologies and resources to effectively support women in Agri-cultural Development group facing growing climate challenges.