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Women are key to successful ecosystem restoration, bringing traditional knowledge, sustainable practices, and strong community leadership. Their contributions enhance biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. Yet, socio-cultural norms and institutional barriers often limit their participation, decision-making power, and access to resources.
Global frameworks stress the need for gender-responsive restoration. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration calls for inclusive action, while the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) especially Target 2 and Target 23, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) highlight women’s leadership and equitable benefit-sharing. The 2024 Women4Biodiversity Report reinforces that gender-inclusive approaches lead to more resilient and socially just outcomes.
The Restore HER Rights Webinar Series will spotlight women-led and gender-inclusive restoration efforts worldwide. Through expert dialogue, it aims to strengthen evidence, inspire inclusive policies, and drive action that recognises and supports women’s vital roles in restoration.
This webinar series on women’s role in ecosystem restoration aims to:
- Showcase Women’s Leadership – Highlight women-led and gender-inclusive restoration efforts, emphasising their contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
- Address Gender Barriers – Discuss challenges such as limited land rights, resource access, and decision-making power, and explore solutions for greater inclusion.
- Examine Policy Frameworks – Analyze global commitments, including the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, KM-GBF, and UNCCD, to understand their role in advancing gender-responsive restoration.
- Strengthen Gender-Responsive Approaches – Provide insights on integrating gender perspectives into restoration policies, programs, and decision-making.
- Foster Community of Practice– Connect practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to strengthen partnerships and advocate for gender-equitable restoration policies and programs.
There are seven (7) webinars planned in the series. Below is the entire schedule and registration links.
| Webinar no | Dates | Themes | Registration links |
| 1 | 25 April 2025 | Setting the Context: Restoration and Gender within UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration | Register here |
| 2 | 30 May 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Stories of Resilience | Register here |
| 3 | 27 June 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Stories of Resilience | Register here |
| 4 | 25 July 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Mapping Gender | Register here |
| 5 | 29 August 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Indigenous Women and Traditional Ecological Knowledge | Register here |
| 6 | 26 September 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Gender and Restoration in CBD and UNCCD | Register here |
| 7 | 31 October 2025 | Integrating Gender Equality in Ecosystem Restoration: Final Episode | Register here |
Format of the webinars
- 1 hour run time.
- Live moderated discussion and a Q&A with the online audience.
- Interpretations in Spanish and French will be available.
This webinar series is for individuals and organisations involved in ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management, with a focus on gender-responsive approaches. It is especially relevant for practitioners, policymakers, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, researchers, civil society, and donors committed to equitable restoration. Participants will gain insights into inclusive strategies, policy frameworks, and best practices that promote gender equity, community resilience, and lasting ecological impact.
