Previous studies have found that climate change impacts women and reinforces gender inequalities, including through increased disaster exposure, declining food and water, lack of ownership of assets, and lack of access to the labour market. However, while climate change has gendered impacts, the inclusion of gender and intersectionality perspectives in climate change research and policies is lacking. This chapter utilises Kabeer’s (Development and Change, 30(3), 435–464, 1999) three dimensions of women’s agency to develop a conceptual framework for understanding women’s climate adaptation strategies in the coastal areas of Jakarta. Using data from focus group discussions and individual interviews with 19 respondents, the results of this study indicate that climate adaptation strategies practised by local communities are influenced by the community’s social identity, as found in previous studies. This research also reveals that women exhibit agency by acquiring knowledge and skills, as well as developing the awareness needed to engage actively in their communities and in cooperative organisations. Opportunities for women to leave their homes, engage in community activities, and acquire new experiences and knowledge exemplify these capabilities, which contribute to their empowerment and active participation in the community. This study identifies a model of women’s empowerment through civic engagement, including assisting communities to address climate-induced communal issues, forming neighbourhood associations, and being active in community organisations.