Gender and Sustainable Forest Management: Entry Points for Design and Implementation

Sectors and Themes
Forestry and Other Land Use
Gender
Jobs
Expertise Level
Generalist
Practitioner
Resource Type
Guidance and Frameworks
Language
English
Developer or Source
Climate Investment Funds (CIFs)

This tool, created by the CIFs, focuses on women's livelihoods and employment in the forest sector, highlighting key issues of access to and ownership of forest resources and land, and practical guidelines, including a checklist and indicators, to mainstream gender in the sustainable forest management project cycle. The tool discusses the challenges that women face in accessing forest resources and the impact on livelihoods, and highlights different entry points for women's socio-economic empowerment in the sector.