Though ecotourism is projected as one of the alternatives through which women can mitigate the impacts of climate change on their livelihoods, research on how women cope with climate-related vulnerabilities through ecotourism is scant. Besides, how these coping strategies contribute to climate change mitigation remains equally unknown in the tourism literature. Set in Ghana’s semi-arid region, this study employed a qualitative research lens, involving twenty-five in-depth interviews with women, three interviews with ecotourism resource staff, and four focus group discussions to understand the ecotourism-based strategies used by women and how these strategies contribute to environmental conservation. Ecotourism-based livelihood diversification strategies contribute to sustainable development by supporting women’s economic, environmental, social and governance

resilience, fostering women’s empowerment, social cohesion, and promoting environmentally friendly practices. Women use (in)direct diversification strategies to alleviate their susceptibility to climate stressors and mitigate climate change. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are discussed.