Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity Linkages

Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous GovernanceInclusion: Gender EqualityGlobal Applications: Environmental OutcomesMakanisi: ModulesIndigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional KnowledgeGeographies: Global

Nov 13

Written By Jamie Wen

Languages: English
Estimated effort: 2 hours per module
Course type: Self-paced course
Duration: 3 modules
Partners: Inclusive Conservation Initiative, Global Environment Facility (GEF), Conservation International (CI), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Indigenous Women Biodiversity Network (IWBN), International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)

About the course

The course aims to promote the gender-responsive approach within Indigenous Peoples and local communities' organizations, aligning with the objectives of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) and contributing to the achievement of Targets 20, 21, 22, and 23 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

This course is designed for representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities who are interested in promoting a gender-responsive approach within the project cycle and developing gender policies for their organizations. It aims to support the implementation of gender-responsive initiatives by Indigenous Peoples and local communities' organizations and contribute to the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Course highlights and outcomes

By the time you complete the course, you will be able to:

Enhance your understanding of gender-related international legal instruments, including the connections between gender and biodiversity
Develop the skills to integrate a gender-responsive approach into the project cycle
Strengthen gender considerations in your organizational policies, with a focus on addressing issues affecting women and youth
Receive a certificate of completion from the course partners

Course topics

The course consists of three modules:

Module 1: Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity
Module 2: Gender-Responsive Approach in the Project Cycle
Module 3: Gender-Responsive Approach in the Gender Policies of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities