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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

International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems 2024: Celebrating the women in Chomes, Costa Rica

by Women4Biodiversity

Welcome to Chomes! Where cultural and biological diversity go hand in hand! Today on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we would like to share a story from the Chomes Marine Territory on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, showcasing the importance of mangrove ecosystems to women who gather mollusks, supporting their families and community.

Taller Multiactores en Costa Rica: Aportes Desde La Igualdad De Género Al Marco Global De Biodiversidad

by Women4Biodiversity

Mujeres Pescadoras Artesanales Y Molusqueras – Red De Áreas Marinas De Pesca Responsable Y Territorios Marinos De Vida Texte et photos par CoopeSoliDar R.L. El propósito de esta actividad fue el propiciar un encuentro entre las mujeres molusqueras de CoopeMoluscosChomes R.L y representantes de Térraba… Read More »Taller Multiactores en Costa Rica: Aportes Desde La Igualdad De Género Al Marco Global De Biodiversidad

Field Visit to Londji, Cameroon: A Journey of Community and Conservation

by Women4Biodiversity

A blog post by Deepika Nandan, Visual Communications Officer at Women4Biodiversity who reflects on her field visit to Londji, Cameroon in June 2024.

UNEP Consultation Webinar: Clarifying Human Rights Norms In Private Conservation

by Women4Biodiversity

An online event taking place on the 22 July 2024. Click for more details.

Smoke & Spice, and Everything Nice: A Photo Story on How Traditional Fish Smoking Sustains Livelihoods in Londji, Cameroon

by Women4Biodiversity

A photo story on the fish smoking process in Londji, Cameroon.

National Workshop in Advancing Gender-Responsive Biodiversity Policies in Cameroon

by Shruti Ajit

Shruti Ajit, Programme Officer at Women4Biodiversity writes about her experience in participating in the National Stakeholders workshop was held on 14 June in Yaounde, Cameroon. The workshop was organised organized by The African Women’s Network for Community Forest Management (REFACOF) in collaboration with Women4Biodiversity.

Gender Considerations at SBSTTA-26 and SBI-4: A Brief Breakdown

by Women4Biodiversity

“Gender considerations at SBSTTA-26 and SBI-4: A Brief Breakdown” by Alejandra Duarte and Meenal Tatpati from Women4Biodiversity’s Policy Team highlights the integration of gender perspectives during SBSTTA-26 and SBI-4. The post discusses key developments, challenges, and ways forward for ensuring gender-responsive implementation of the Biodiversity Plan.

Observing Desertification and Drought Day 2024: Celebrating the environmentally sustainable practices adopted by the women in Kamatira, West Pokot, Kenya

by Women4Biodiversity

On Desertification and Drought Day, we are celebrating the inspiring women from Kamatira who are fighting drought through sustainable practices that nourish their land.

Celebrating World Ocean Day 2024

by Women4Biodiversity

Happy World Ocean Day! Take a moment to read about this and listen to Sudha Kottillil, a researcher and ecologist working on marine conservation and fisheries management who explains why we need local, national and international actions to save our oceans and why it is important to recognise women’s role in conserving marine and coastal ecosystems.

Through Women’s Lenses: A Photo Story on Documenting Biocultural Plant Species in the Salween Peace Park by the Women Research Group

On World Environment Day 2024, let’s delve into a photo story of Women Research Group, who are documenting biocultural plant species within the Salaween Peace Park in Myanmar. Let’s learn about the challenges they face and the remarkable achievements they’ve made in preserving biodiveristy knowledge.

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