Impact of Sustainable Intensification of Coconuts Toward Women Farmer’s Empowerment in Sarmi Papua

This study analyzes the impact of sustainable intensification of coconut plants on the empowerment of women farmers in Sarmi, Papua, by integrating SDG 5 indicators with SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 8, and addressing the challenges of achieving SDG 10 and SDG 15 in the context of sustainable agricultural intensification. Using a qualitative approach and the Sustainable Intensification Assessment Framework (SIAF), this research evaluates the gender-specific impacts through an in-depth analysis of relevant domains. Data were collected through purposive sampling and in-depth interviews with coconut farmers, local government officials, and women activists in Papua. The findings indicate that improved knowledge and skills in coconut oil production have shifted women's roles from domestic to productive, enhancing their confidence and participation in decision-making processes. Challenges include price instability, land inheritance biases, livelihood diversification, and financing constraints. The study highlights direct linkages between women's empowerment and SDGs 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, and 15 in efforts to eradicate poverty, ensure food security, achieve gender equality, and promote decent work. Managerial implications include integrating gender mainstreaming in sustainable agriculture initiatives, enhancing monitoring systems, and adopting eco-friendly intensification practices. Four key areas for program sustainability are knowledge enhancement, mechanization, financing, and market access. These findings provide insights into advancing gender equality and women farmers' participation in rural agricultural development.