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![86% of UNDP’s portfolio of GEF-financed projects under implementation are mainstreaming gender and advancing gender equality. UNDP is one of the largest implementing partners of the GEF and supports countries across five interrelated areas, including biodiversity, energy, and climate change. Photo: Wytsnsr/Shutterstock. Woman harvesting hydroponics celery. Photo: Wytsnsr/Shutterstock.](/sites/default/files/styles/listing_image_290x218/public/GenderBlogLead_870.jpg?h=e85f6c07&itok=GySl1Wzx)
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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![From Pakistan, where investing in women as clean energy entrepreneurs has led to avoidance of CO2 emissions, to supporting more sustainable land management practices and improving biodiversity conservation by working with women’s cooperatives in Brazil and Morocco, UNDP and the Global Environment Facility recognize the importance of gender equality. Photo: danm12/Shutterstock. Women with argan fruits in women's cooperative in Morocco. Photo: danm12/Shutterstock.](/sites/default/files/styles/listing_image_290x218/public/Morocco_coop_870.jpg?h=e85f6c07&itok=xQbYSsUr)
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…