Women with Disabilities, Climate Justice, and Community Resilience in Indonesia: GEDSI and Ecofeminist Perspectives

Tika Pustika Fersari; Sri Kusmala

Authors

Tika Pustika Fersari Puskemas Pangkalbalam, Jl. RE Martadinata, Pangkalpinang, 33129, Indonesia
Sri Kusmala Dinas Sosial, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa, Jl. Pulau Lepas, Pangkalpinang, 33684, Indonesia

Keywords:

climate justice, community resilience, ecofeminism, GEDSI, women with dissabilities

Abstract

Climate-related disasters increasingly intensify social inequalities, particularly for women with disabilities who experience intersecting vulnerabilities related to gender, disability, and limited access to resources. This research examines the roles of women with disabilities in disaster management, the implementation of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles, and the relevance of climate justice and ecofeminist perspectives in Indonesia. Using a qualitative literature review approach, this research analyzes academic articles, policy documents, institutional reports, and advocacy publications published between 2020–2025. The findings reveal that women with disabilities continue to face structural barriers in accessing disaster information, evacuation systems, healthcare services, and decision-making processes. However, they also possess significant adaptive capacities through local knowledge, informal social networks, caregiving practices, and grassroots solidarity initiatives that strengthen community resilience. The research further demonstrates that GEDSI implementation in Indonesia remains uneven due to weak technical regulations and limited institutional capacity. Integrating climate justice, ecofeminism, and GEDSI perspectives provides a more inclusive framework for disaster governance by recognizing women with disabilities not merely as vulnerable groups but as active agents of resilience. Community solidarity and local collaboration are therefore essential foundations for building inclusive and sustainable climate resilience in Indonesia.

Author Biography

Sri Kusmala, Dinas Sosial, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa, Jl. Pulau Lepas, Pangkalpinang, 33684, Indonesia

Pekerja Sosial Ahli Madya

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