Abstract
This paper explores the intersection of gender and environmental resource management in rural Nigeria, focusing on the vital role women play in the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. Women in rural Nigeria are key stakeholders in managing resources such as water, land, and forests, and their traditional knowledge and practices are essential for sustainable environmental management. However, gender inequalities often limit their participation in decision-making processes regarding resource use and conservation. This study reviews existing literature on gender and environmental resource management, identifies the barriers women face in participating in environmental governance, and explores the gendered impacts of environmental degradation. Narrative inquiry was used for the study and 50 women were purposively sampled. Qualitative analysis (inductive thematic analysis) was used to analyse the responses of the respondents. The paper highlights how women's involvement in environmental management can contribute to sustainable development and offers recommendations for integrating gender-sensitive approaches into environmental policy and practice. .