This chapter presents a case study of the forced displacement of Maya women in Guatemala, which has been exacerbated by droughts and floods linked to climate change. The study integrates an intersectional analysis of vulnerabilities based on gender, ethnicity and socio-economic factors. The chapter is historically contextualised within a legacy of colonialism, armed conflict and structural inequalities and examines how extreme climatic events such as El Niño intensify precarity in regions such as the Guatemalan Highlands and Peten, affecting access to vital resources and cultural reproduction. The chapter also highlights adaptive strategies, such as community networks, agroecological practices and advocacy for territorial rights, which empower women as agents of resilience despite facing challenges such as political resistance, financial barriers and cultural constraints. The synthesis interprets these findings within a Latin American framework, emphasising regional patterns of intersectional discrimination and the necessity of inclusive policies that incorporate indigenous knowledge. This transdisciplinary approach, rooted in literature from the fields of political ecology and gender studies, enriches discussions on environmental justice by demonstrating how climate change perpetuates historical inequities while also creating opportunities for equitable social transformation amidst global crises.