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Summary

The presentation focuses on the impact of climate change on agriculture in Southeast Asia, specifically examining gender and digital agriculture. Researchers highlight the significant challenges faced by rural communities, particularly women, in adapting to climate shifts. Through a bibliometric analysis of studies from 2015-2025, they identify gaps in research, particularly the underrepresentation of gender issues in agricultural climate adaptation. The study emphasizes the need for more inclusive research, greater representation from Southeast Asian scholars, and the importance of addressing local, gender, and ethnic dynamics to build climate resilience in agriculture.

Takeaways

• 😀 The research focuses on the intersection of climate change, agriculture, gender, and digital agriculture in Southeast Asia, aiming to identify research gaps and opportunities for collaboration.
• 😀 Climate change significantly impacts agriculture in Southeast Asia, threatening food security, rural livelihoods, and ecosystem resilience.
• 😀 Gender and digital agriculture are crucial but underexplored aspects of climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on how women in rural areas are affected.
• 😀 A bibliometric analysis was conducted using Scopus data from 2015-2025, focusing on the agricultural and biological sciences subject area of Southeast Asia.
• 😀 The research identified 8,491 global articles, revealing a strong focus on topics like food security, sustainable agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, and remote sensing, but with a lack of gender-related keywords.
• 😀 Global North countries dominate the research contributions in the field, with Southeast Asian countries representing only a small fraction of the publications.
• 😀 There is a lack of gender-focused studies within the Southeast Asian context, particularly regarding gender roles, agency, and dynamics in agricultural adaptation to climate change.
• 😀 In Southeast Asia, gender-related topics like decision-making roles in agriculture are being explored, but other aspects, such as gender dynamics and ethnic minorities, remain under-researched.
• 😀 The study suggests that understanding the local context of Southeast Asia, particularly in relation to ethnic minorities and local climate adaptation strategies, could provide valuable insights.
• 😀 The study highlights the challenges of accessing relevant information, especially from grassroots movements, and calls for more support to include gray literature and reports from non-governmental organizations in future research.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the research presented in the transcript?

The research focuses on the intersection of climate change, agriculture, gender, and digital innovations in Southeast Asia. It aims to analyze the role of gender in agricultural adaptation to climate change, highlighting the need for inclusive digital innovations.

What is the significance of gender and digital agriculture in the context of climate change in Southeast Asia?

Gender and digital agriculture are crucial dimensions in addressing climate change in Southeast Asia. Women, particularly in rural areas and developing countries, are disproportionately affected by climate change. The research emphasizes the importance of gender-sensitive approaches and inclusive digital innovations to build climate resilience in agriculture.

What methodology did the researchers use for their study?

The researchers used a bibliometric analysis methodology, following the PISMA method, and accessed the Scopus database. They focused on literature related to climate change, digital agriculture, and gender from Southeast Asian countries published between 2015 and 2025.

What were the main research questions addressed in the study?

The three main research questions were: 1) Who are the active contributors to gender studies and digital agriculture under climate change in Southeast Asia in the last decade? 2) What are the dominant terms, trends, and gaps in the literature? 3) What insights can be drawn about the applicability of global North research to gender studies in Southeast Asia?

What were the key findings regarding the global contribution to the research?

The study found that global North countries are the dominant contributors to research on gender and digital agriculture in the context of climate change, while Southeast Asian countries contribute only a small fraction of the overall publications.

What significant gaps did the researchers identify in the existing literature?

The researchers identified a significant gap in the integration of gender perspectives within climate change and agriculture research in Southeast Asia. Key gender-related topics such as gender dynamics, roles, and agency are not sufficiently explored in the region's studies.

How do the findings highlight the disconnect between global North research and Southeast Asia's needs?

The study highlights that global North research does not fully address the unique challenges of Southeast Asia. The agricultural practices, gender roles, and vulnerabilities of the region are underrepresented, suggesting a need for more localized research to address specific regional contexts.

What does the study suggest as a way to address the gaps identified in Southeast Asia's research landscape?

The study suggests that further research should focus on gender issues, including roles, dynamics, and agency, in the context of Southeast Asia’s diverse ethnic groups. It also emphasizes the need for more research on smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies and localized climate change impacts.

What is the significance of the bibliometric analysis methodology used in this study?

The bibliometric analysis methodology allows researchers to map the landscape of academic publications on gender, digital agriculture, and climate change. It provides an objective way to identify trends, key contributors, and gaps in the literature, offering insights into the state of research in the region.

What are the three lessons learned by the researchers from this study?

The researchers learned the following three lessons: 1) The importance of bibliometric analysis in advancing research and fostering collaboration. 2) The frustration of limited access to information, even at academic levels. 3) The value of identifying and understanding regional problems as a step toward solutions, particularly in the context of Southeast Asia’s agricultural challenges.