# Women entrepreneurs in Africa have been hailed for leading the way in climate adaptation. This is despite the fact that they face far greater barriers than men do in most parts of the continent. New research from Kenya and Senegal has shown that women-led businesses have adopted more sustainable strategies such as diversifying income or switching crops instead of short-term coping methods that harm long-term resilience. With the right support, women entrepreneurs not only catch up but often outperform male-led businesses in building climate resilience.
Women entrepreneurs in Africa outperform men with climate adaptation