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Short abstract:

One of the sustainable development goals is the need to create a hunger-free world. In Africa, women farmers are responsible for a huge share of food production. Despite this, climate fluctuations affect productivity. To boost food production is a need for the adoption of climate-smart agriculture.

Long abstract:

One of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) is the need to create a hunger-free world. Ensuring this requires the active participation of both men and women in the agricultural sector. In Sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana, women (smallholder farmers) in the agricultural sector make up a significant portion of the agricultural labor force and are responsible for a huge share of food production. Despite this, climate fluctuations affect agricultural output as farmers mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. This affects the sector's effort to potentially address the rising demand for food due to population growth and poverty, a situation that can hinder the achievement of SDG 2 (Zero hunger). To ensure sustainable agriculture in the wake of climate-related effects (i.e., flooding and droughts) is a need for the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) to transform the agricultural systems to boost food production. This study explores farmers' (women) resilience strategies (CSA) adopted during changing climate conditions in Northern Ghana (Yapei). The study employed qualitative data by using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGDs). A total of 20 participants were selected for the interview. The study found that the adoption of CSA in farming increased agricultural productivity and enhanced food security (including increased food supply, and availability). The study recommends the need for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and other stakeholders to intensify the education of farmers particularly women on the importance of CSA and also provide agricultural resources to support farmers in building resilience against climate-related impact.