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Brief Report: The resumed first session of the ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) on a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution

by Women4Biodiversity

February 10, 2023 Reposted from Gender & Chemicals Article by Anna Holthaus Entrance OWEG-1.2, Bangkok, photo by IISD/ENB. The resumed first session of the ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) on a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and… Read More »Brief Report: The resumed first session of the ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) on a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution

GENDER AT COP 15: Weaving human rights and gender equality in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

by Kirant Rai

WHAT: A programme where Parties, stakeholders, and observers will talk about advancing women’s rights and gender equality in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Also in the programme is the exhibit of the She Shapes Biodiversity photo contest winners and finalists, and activities like mural painting.… Read More »GENDER AT COP 15: Weaving human rights and gender equality in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Women’s Hub daily events at CBD COP 15

by Women4Biodiversity

At the Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 15), #WomenatCOP15 had a platform for their voices to be amplified, the Women’s Hub. The Women’s Hub at Room 220C in Place Quebec, Palais des Congrès de Montréal … Read More »Women’s Hub daily events at CBD COP 15

Ingredients to operationalise the post2020 Gender Plan of Action

by Women4Biodiversity

CBD COP15 Side event Date: 9 December 2022Time: 18:15 – 19:15 (GMT-5)Place: Marie Khan Room #513AMontreal, Canada *Interpretation to Spanish and French*Lunch provided OBJECTIVE Identify synergies between women’s organisations and national governments for the effective implementation of the post-2020 Gender Plan of Action. OPENING REMARKS… Read More »Ingredients to operationalise the post2020 Gender Plan of Action

AIPP and NIWA’s efforts to combat violence against Indigenous Women

by Women4Biodiversity

This is a guest post by Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) this 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact has been conducting a series of activities to combat violence against Indigenous Women. We have conducted research on… Read More »AIPP and NIWA’s efforts to combat violence against Indigenous Women

UNCBD Women’s Caucus ROAD TO CBD COP 15: Webinar on Cartagena & Nagoya Protocols

by Women4Biodiversity

The UNCBD Women’s Caucus held an open webinar on 26 October 2022, its last preparatory session toward CBD COP15, intending to introduce the basics of the Protocols and to reflect on key topics that will be discussed during Cartagena Protocol MOP 10 and Nagoya Protocol… Read More »UNCBD Women’s Caucus ROAD TO CBD COP 15: Webinar on Cartagena & Nagoya Protocols

Women contribute to the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance discussion on nature-based solutions

by Women4Biodiversity

Guest article by Simone Lovera, Global Forest Coalition Women’s groups and many other actors have frequently highlighted the need for more coherence between climate and biodiversity policy. Yet, sadly, several bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) continue to ignore discussions in… Read More »Women contribute to the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance discussion on nature-based solutions

Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) and Traditional Knowledge

by Women4Biodiversity

Guest article by Ramya Rajagopalan The 2008 Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CoP) introduced the scientific criteria for identification of areas to be designated as ecologically or biologically significant areas (EBSAs). This was basically introduced to describe and identify areas, that… Read More »Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) and Traditional Knowledge

HIGHLIGHTS – She Sustains Communities: A pre-International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day event on women, food sovereignty, and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

by Women4Biodiversity

By Sharon Nyambura Ruthia, Women4Biodiversity Watch the recording in English, Spanish, and French here. In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women (15 October) and World Food Day (16 October), Women4Biodiversity held “She Sustains Communities,” a virtual event on women, food sovereignty and the… Read More »HIGHLIGHTS – She Sustains Communities: A pre-International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day event on women, food sovereignty, and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

SHE SUSTAINS COMMUNITIES, a pre-International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day event on women, food sovereignty, and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

by Women4Biodiversity

REGISTER HERE Date 14 October 2022 Time 1 pm UTC | 630 pm India | 8 am Mexico Objectives 1) To gather insights and stories on rural women and their role in food sovereignty through sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation and restoration… Read More »SHE SUSTAINS COMMUNITIES, a pre-International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day event on women, food sovereignty, and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

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