Gender plays a crucial role in shaping the vulnerabilities and resilience of communities in the face of disaster risk and climate change. Women, men, and gender minorities often experience the impacts of climate change and disasters differently due to existing social, economic, and cultural inequalities. For instance, women, especially in the Global South, often bear the brunt of climate-related disasters due to limited access to resources, decision-making power, and mobility. They are more likely to be affected by food insecurity, displacement, and health challenges following a disaster. Moreover, traditional gender roles can limit womens participation in disaster preparedness and response, further exacerbating their vulnerability. Despite these challenges, women also play a key role in building community resilience. They often lead in managing natural resources, advocating for sustainable practices, and organizing community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives. Integrating gender perspectives into climate change and DRR policies is essential for effective and equitable outcomes. This includes promoting womens leadership in disaster management, ensuring their access to resources and information, and addressing the specific needs of gender minorities. By recognizing and addressing these gendered dimensions, we can enhance the resilience of all community members and build more just and effective responses to climate change and disaster risk. Based on the above, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the current practices, challenges and future potentials of gender integration in disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. Drawing lessons from Asia Pacific regions, the book covers best practices, challenges and potentials. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academia, policymakers and development practitioners.