| Abstract: | Climate change is one of the most critical challenges of the twenty-first century. It impacts unevenly across social categories, including gender, class, caste, ethnicity, and geography. In the Northeastern Indian state of Manipur, these disparities are further intensified by ecological fragility, socio- political conflict, and entrenched patriarchal structures. This paper examines the gendered impacts of climate change in Manipur through an intersectional, ecofeminist and political ecology lens. It argues that women, particularly those from rural, tribal, and economically marginalized backgrounds, face disproportionate burdens in coping with climate- induced disruptions. Through an analysis of qualitative and quantitative secondary data, the study reveals how structural barriers such as landlessness, exclusion from decision- making processes and gendered socio-economic roles compound women’s vulnerabilities to climate impacts. However, the analysis moves beyond narratives that portray women solely as passive victims. It concludes with policy recommendations that advocate gender-responsive climate governance and building resilience strategies to suit the changing socio-ecological realities of Manipur. |
