Two women stand under a tree
Women farmers hit by drought in Kenya. World Bank/Flore de Preneuf

 

Gender-neutral programs undermine conservation goals and human rights; therefore, making women’s contributions visible and rewarding them is essential to achieving environmental and social sustainability aims. Strengthening women’s leadership in groups working together to improve their livelihoods, as well as in community, district, and national decision-making bodies affecting natural resource management has been shown to yield positive results. Learn more in the latest FOLUR Practical Note. 

Authors: P. Kristjanson, B. Gurung, J. Gurung, J. Mollins

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