Southeast Asia Gender & IPM Skills Capability Course Project Presentations Project 2

Summary

This research explores the intersection of climate change, agriculture, gender, and digital innovation in Southeast Asia. It highlights the significant effects of climate change on agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods. The study reveals a gap in research on gender-sensitive approaches in digital agriculture and the importance of addressing these issues to build climate resilience. Using bibliometric analysis, the research identifies key contributors, trends, and gaps in the region, emphasizing the need for further study on gender roles, ethnic minority issues, and climate adaptation in Southeast Asia.

Takeaways

• 😀 Climate change significantly impacts agriculture in Southeast Asia, threatening food security, rural livelihoods, and ecosystem resilience.
• 😀 Gender and digital agriculture are two underexplored dimensions in the intersection of climate change and agriculture adaptation.
• 😀 Women in agriculture, especially in rural areas and developing countries, are disproportionately affected by climate change.
• 😀 The research aims to map the landscape of gender and digital agriculture in Southeast Asia and identify key contributors and collaboration opportunities.
• 😀 The bibliometric analysis used Scopus database and PISMA methodology to identify relevant literature on climate change, gender, and digital agriculture.
• 😀 Southeast Asia’s contribution to research on climate change and agriculture is limited, with global North countries dominating the field.
• 😀 Keywords related to gender were largely absent from the top research themes in the climate change and agriculture domain.
• 😀 Gender aspects in the Southeast Asian agricultural climate change agenda are not well represented in scholarly research.
• 😀 Key areas missing in Southeast Asia’s climate change research include gender dynamics, roles, agency, ethnic minority considerations, and technical issues in agriculture.
• 😀 The study underscores the importance of bibliometric analysis in advancing research, fostering collaboration, and identifying research gaps.

Q & A

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

The research focuses on the impact of climate change on agriculture in Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on gender and digital agriculture, aiming to identify research gaps and opportunities for collaboration.

Why is gender considered an important factor in the intersection of climate change and agriculture?

Gender is important because specific groups, particularly women in rural areas and developing countries, are disproportionately affected by climate change in agriculture. Gender-sensitive approaches are necessary for building climate resilience in agriculture.

What method did the researchers use to conduct their study?

The researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis using the PISMA method, utilizing the Scopus database and focusing on articles published between 2015 and 2025 in the agricultural and biological sciences subject area.

What were the key findings regarding gender-related keywords in the global research on climate change and agriculture?

In the global research, gender-related keywords were not prominently featured in the top ten most-discussed terms. This suggests that gender has not been adequately integrated into the intersection of climate change and agriculture.

What was surprising about the contribution of Southeast Asian countries to the field of research on climate change and agriculture?

It was surprising that global North countries have been leading the research contributions, while Southeast Asian countries have only produced a small fraction of the documents, despite the region's significant role in agriculture and climate vulnerability.

How does the landscape of research on gender and agriculture differ in Southeast Asia compared to the global context?

In Southeast Asia, the research on gender and agriculture in the context of climate change is underdeveloped. Unlike the global landscape, gender aspects like roles, dynamics, and agency are scarcely explored, and agriculture's vulnerability to climate threats is not well studied.

What gaps were identified in Southeast Asia's research on gender and climate change adaptation in agriculture?

There is a lack of focus on key issues such as gender dynamics, ethnic minorities, and local climate information. Additionally, topics like smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies and gender roles in agricultural decision-making remain underexplored.

What are some potential solutions suggested by the researchers to address these gaps in Southeast Asia's agricultural research?

The researchers suggest focusing on gender issues, ethnic minorities, and improving access to climate information, as well as addressing the needs of smallholder farmers to enhance agricultural adaptation to climate change.

What lessons did the researchers learn from their bibliometric analysis?

The researchers learned that bibliometric analysis is a valuable tool for advancing research and fostering collaboration. They also highlighted the frustration of limited access to information and recognized the importance of identifying and addressing regional problems to find solutions.

What were the key challenges faced by the researchers in accessing information for their study?

The researchers found that access to information was limited, even across academia, which hampered their ability to gain comprehensive insights into the research landscape and fully explore the subject matter.