Ensure gender equality in the implementation of the Framework through a gender-responsive approach, where all women and girls have equal opportunity and capacity to contribute to the three objectives of the Convention, including by recognizing their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their full, equitable, meaningful and informed participation and leadership at all levels of action, engagement, policy and decision-making related to biodiversity.
Introduction
There is a need to recognize the connection between gender equality and key environmental issues. The goal is to minimise the gap between these issues and maximise synergy, working together towards common goals and the implementation of the Biodiversity Agreement. It's important to acknowledge power imbalances and structural barriers that hinder the inclusion of entire communities. A holistic approach to implementation can help prioritise and amplify the voices of girls and women, especially those facing multiple and overlapping forms of discrimination. The aim is to create a supportive and inclusive approach with the goal of achieving gender equality in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the fair distribution of benefits derived from the use of genetic resources.