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In Cali, gender equality champions chart a course for inclusive biodiversity action
Throughout the 16th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia, there was focused attention on gender-responsive and inclusive biodiversity action. This was more than talk. Representatives of governments and civil society were specific about…
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Why gender justice matters for sustainable development
Women and girls are bearing a disproportionate burden in this time of environmental strain. Fires, storms, floods, and droughts have direct impacts on those tasked with collecting water, securing food, and caring for families. At the same time, women’s voices are often sidelined – or missing…
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Celebrating women's contribution to global environmental sustainability
On International Women’s Day, GEF is celebrating women’s unique role in and contribution to safeguarding the global environment
Addressing inequalities in areas like control over natural resources and participation in decision-making contribute to greater gender equality, help women play more…
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The results are in: five things we've learned about making progress toward environmental objectives while addressing gender equality
We know that advancing gender equality is one of the systems changes needed to achieve environmental gains – in fact, it is shown to be a driver of progress across many Sustainable Development Goals - but there is a lack of data and evidence about what works to succeed in this complex area.
UNDP…
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Marking progress: towards gender mainstreaming at UN Environment
While working towards gender equality may be business as usual in many countries, in much of the world massive disparities in education, empowerment and opportunities remain a daily reality for women and girls.
Just one example is Mozambique, where a recent analysis highlighted these challenges.…
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The GEF's new policy on gender equality is a win for people and planet
Gender equality is an environmental issue.
Through initiatives financed by the Global Environment Facility, UNDP recognizes this reality on the ground around the world. From Pakistan, where investing in women as clean energy entrepreneurs has led to avoidance of CO2 emissions, to supporting more…
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A new GEF gender equality policy to define and shape our sustainable future - equitably
Environmental threats represent the greatest challenge we face today.
Waters recede in some places, drying lands and livelihoods out while sea levels and hurricanes inundate and sweep others away. Temperature changes threaten entire species and agricultural economies, challenging the resilience of…
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A voice from the Liberian mangroves: ensuring that GEF investments work for both women and men
“Women should benefit from this project, otherwise we’ll have to continue to go in and cut the mangrove.”
I’m sitting on a narrow wooden bench, under a burning hot aluminum roof, next to a mother with a small boy on her lap who keeps a wary eye on me. I’ve come to this rural village on the…
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Integrated approaches: accelerating women's contribution to food security, reducing deforestation, and sustainable cities
Today, the GEF joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day. It is an ideal time to reflect on GEF’s efforts to advance the role of women in environmental sectors worldwide. When the GEF adopted its Policy on Gender Mainstreaming in 2011, only a minority of projects…
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Gender and biodiversity joint gains: myth or reality?
At the UN Biological diversity conference (COP13) in Cancun, Mexico, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) discussed progress and experiences in integrating gender and social inclusion dimensions into biodiversity-related projects.
Despite growing attention to these issues…