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Recognising Indigenous Women and their Traditional Knowledge in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

by Women4Biodiversity

Mrinalini Rai, Director, Women4Biodiversity Traditional knowledge has been recognized as an important aspect of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Traditional knowledge refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities that have been passed down from generation to generation. This… Read More »Recognising Indigenous Women and their Traditional Knowledge in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

RESHAPING HER: A two-year reflection journey on the realization of a gender target in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

by Women4Biodiversity

Sharon Ruthia, a former intern with Policy Team in Women4Biodiversity recounts her journey from being engaged in the GYBN Kenya Chapter to realising a gender targer in Kunming-Montreal GBF

Side Event at the Colombian Pavillion: Progress on the indicator methodology to measure the national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action

by Women4Biodiversity

This 1.5 hour side event aims to build a dialogue on women’s role in ecosystem restoration and a human rights-based approach through various examples of women-led restoration initiatives.

Side Event at the Colombian Pavillion: Restoration by HER – Understanding Gender Responsive Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration

by Women4Biodiversity

This side event aims to build a dialogue on women’s role in ecosystem restoration and a human rights-based approach through various examples of women-led restoration initiatives.

CBD COP16 Official Side Event 5740: Indicator methodology to measure national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action

by Women4Biodiversity

A 1.5 hours side event that will launch the indicator methodology on the national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action

CBD COP16 Press Conference: Indicator on Gender Plan of Action for Target 23, and Gender, Data and Perspectives in Biodiversity

by Women4Biodiversity

A 30-minute press conference with a dual purpose — (a) to highlight the importance and advocate the adoption of the indicator methodology for the Gender Plan of Action that has been co-developed by Women4Biodiversity and UNEP-WCMC, and (b) to highlight the need to have gender-disaggregated data to advocate for the rights of women and girls in biodiversity conservation.

[ENG, FR, ES] INFORMATION SESSIONS: Update on the progress and peer review process of the Indicator methodology on the national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action

by Women4Biodiversity

Details about two information sessions to be held on 4 Oct 2024 on the progress and peer review process of the Indicator methodology on the national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action

Working Towards a Just and Equitable Target 3 in South Asia: Subregional Workshop on Target 3 for South Asia

by Women4Biodiversity

By Meenal Tatpati, Research and Policy Associate at Women4Biodiversity. A short article on the Subregional workshop on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for South Asia attended by the writer with observations and recommendations.

[ENG, FR, ES]CBD COP16 Focused Webinar: The Nuts And Bolts Of Addressing Gender in KM-GBF

by Women4Biodiversity

A 1.5 hours webinar that will delve into the nuts and bolts of integrating gender perspectives into the KM-GBF, exploring key policies, best practices, and the challenges of monitoring and reporting for the Monitoring Framework on 20 Sept 2024

[ENG, FR, ES] CBD COP16 Focused Webinar: Addressing Gender and Environmental Linkages Through Data

by Women4Biodiversity

A 1.5-hour information session on 13 September 2024 to shed light on gender-specific environmental challenges and opportunities. This webinar will explore the power of data-driven insights to promote gender equality and sustainable development.

Voices of Restoration: Highlights from the Restoration Site Writeshop in Nairobi

by Women4Biodiversity

Text by Sumina Subba, Communications Officer, Women4Biodiversity Photos by Sumina Subba and Deepika Nandan, Visual Communications Officer, Women4Biodiversity “I can’t believe how fast these five days have passed!”, exclaimed Ivannia Ayales while chatting informally over lunch. Ivannia had flown for more than 24 hours from… Read More »Voices of Restoration: Highlights from the Restoration Site Writeshop in Nairobi

Celebrating International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024: Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact

by Women4Biodiversity

On International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024, let’s learn about protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact with Luna, the Sloth! They live in remote places on earth, deep in the forests and yet are the most vulnerable to environmental threats.

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