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Iam thrilled to announce The IPWI Global Forest & Farm Action Program 2023-2024 is a comprehensive initiative aimed at fostering sustainable forest management, agricultural practices, and community development worldwide. It focuses on empowering smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples, and rural communities by promoting environmentally sound land-use policies and practices. Key components of the program include: Sustainable Forestry: Encouraging practices that preserve biodiversity, combat deforestation, and enhance forest-based livelihoods. Agroforestry: Integrating trees and agriculture to create more resilient ecosystems and provide diverse income sources. Climate Action: Supporting climate-resilient agricultural techniques that mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations. Community Empowerment: Strengthening the organizational capacities of local communities and promoting gender equality to ensure inclusive participation in decision-making processes. Capacity Building & Policy Advocacy: Training stakeholders in sustainable practices and advocating for policies that protect natural resources while supporting economic growth. The program emphasizes collaboration between governments, NGOs, and the private sector to create lasting impacts on both the environment and livelihoods at the grassroots level. #IARF#LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY

🌾 Empowering Women in Agriculture: Recognizing Their Vital Contribution 🌾 Women play a pivotal role in agriculture globally, yet their contributions are often overlooked or marginalized. It's time to shed light on the significant impact women have had and continue to have in shaping #agricultural landscapes. 🌱 From the origins of agriculture to modern-day #farming practices, women have been instrumental in driving #innovation and #sustainability. Contrary to prevailing narratives, women were likely the pioneers of agricultural practices such as wheat cultivation in the ancient "Fertile Crescent." However, historical and policy biases have obscured their role, with #women often excluded from official recognition until recent times. 👩🌾 In Australia, Indigenous women have long been stewards of the land, demonstrating a more egalitarian approach to #agriculture. Today, as #economic pressures mount on farming households, women contribute a staggering 75% of off-farm #income, providing crucial support during economic downturns. 🌍 Despite their vital role, women face numerous structural barriers in agriculture, including limited access to resources, financing, and leadership opportunities. Language barriers and #educational disparities further impede their participation in agricultural discourse and decision-making processes. 🚜 However, initiatives worldwide are working to address these challenges and amplify women's voices in agriculture. From #leadership programs for indigenous women in the Philippines to grassroots organizations promoting regenerative farming practices in Australia, women-led efforts are driving positive change. 🥕 Moreover, a new generation of young women agriculturalists is emerging, leveraging #technology and collaboration to build resilient agricultural systems in the face of climate change. It's time to recognize and harness the immense potential of women in agriculture. By achieving gender #equity and empowering women across #food systems, we can create more just, resilient, and sustainable food systems for all. 🌳 Treesury believes that across generations, women have demonstrated their indispensable role as stewards of our land and cultivators of our crops. Their expertise, care, and attention to detail are often invisible but necessary elements in every aspect of agricultural production. Their #inclusion, #support, and recognition in the agricultural sector are essential for building a #sustainable and prosperous future. Let's work together to ensure women's knowledge and experience are valued and integrated into the fabric of our agricultural future. #WomenInAgriculture #Empowerment #GenderEquality #AgriculturalInnovation #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #womeninvestors Source can be found in comments:

As we celebrate #internationalwomensday today, it's essential to recognize the invaluable contributions of #women who are leading the charge in #sustainable agriculture and #climate action. From #Kenya to countries around the world, women are at the forefront of transformative efforts to address #environmental challenges and build resilient communities. organizations like #WangariMaathai Foundation are empowering women through tree planting initiatives, promoting #agroforestry, and advocating for environmental conservation. These grassroots efforts led by women are making a significant impact on local ecosystems and livelihoods, demonstrating the critical role of women in driving sustainable development. Within #siaya community, women constitute the largest number of farmers, bringing immense skill, dedication, and resilience to the agricultural sector. Whether tending to crops, raising livestock, or managing household gardens, women play a pivotal role in ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods for their families and communities In our work, we've witnessed invaluable contributions of 497 women out of 600 registered farmers, yet their struggle for #land rights persists. Despite being the backbone of agricultural communities, women continue to face barriers to land ownership, with traditional norms often favoring men. Despite their remarkable contributions, women in sustainable agriculture and climate action face numerous challenges. #Gender disparities in access to land, resources, and decision-making opportunities often limit women's ability to fully participate and lead in environmental initiatives. Additionally, cultural norms and societal expectations may hinder women's empowerment and leadership in traditionally male-dominated sectors. As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's applaud the remarkable contributions of women in sustainable agriculture and climate action especially in #ruralcommunities Their leadership, resilience, and commitment to building a more sustainable and equitable world inspire us all to work together towards a brighter #future for generations to come but then again, let us not forget that women still need to be empowered because they are the unsung #heroines. #futureisnow #women #womenempowement #regeneretive #suatainability

Promoting Gender Empowerment in Addressing Deforestation: PIREDD Equateur CAFI's multi-sectorial Integrated REDD+ Programme for Resilient Development and Sustainable Livelihoods in Equateur Province, otherwise known as PIREDD Equateur, is an initiative that aims not only to reduce deforestation but also to empower communities, particularly women and indigenous groups, through sustainable agricultural practices and family planning services. Gender-Centric Objectives: 1. Empowering Women in Governance: PIREDD Equateur focuses on strengthening local community management structures with a commitment to gender equality. It ensures that a minimum of 40% of democratically elected members in the 359 local development committees are women, thereby amplifying women's voices in decision-making processes. 2. Inclusive Land Use Planning: The project emphasizes participatory land use planning, integrating micro- and macro-zoning to ensure equitable land distribution. By involving women and indigenous communities in this process, it fosters their ownership and stewardship of agricultural and forest lands. 3. Enhancing Livelihoods through Agriculture: Through investments in sustainable agriculture, PIREDD Equateur promotes the cultivation of short-cycle food crops, enhancing food security and income generation for communities. Women, who often play a significant role in agricultural activities, stand to benefit economically from these interventions. 4. Access to Family Planning and Nutritional Education: Recognizing the importance of reproductive health and nutrition, PIREDD Equateur provides access to family planning services and education on nutrition, particularly for women and indigenous populations. By empowering women with reproductive choices and nutritional knowledge, PIREDD Equateur aims to improve the overall well-being of communities. In a notable demonstration of tangible progress, CAFI's steadfast dedication to gender equality and women's empowerment is making a real difference on the ground. Through the PIREDD Equateur project, 810 women affiliated with 27 women's associations have undergone training to enhance the traditional Central African cassava bread. This initiative, as highlighted by Mrs. Béatrice BOLUMBU, President of the Women's Association of Bodjifi, has provided these women with new opportunities for economic advancement and personal growth. Mrs. BOLUMBU explains, "Thanks to what we earn when we sell the improved cassava bread, we are now able to take our children to the hospital and send them to school. Before, we did not have the opportunity to save money, because the ordinary cassava bread we used to produce did not attract as many customers as today." This transformation underscores the tangible impact of empowering women through targeted interventions, not only improving household incomes but also opening doors to broader life opportunities.

Women in Biodiversity Conservation: Data Gaps and Recommendations Today I attended a webinar by Women4Biodiversity on “Addressing Gender and Environmental Linkages Through Data.” Fresh off holiday, where I read Invisible Women (which I recommend to everyone), the session couldn’t have been more timely. The discussion was an eye-opener, revealing the deep-rooted inequalities between men and women in climate-related matters. Experts from UNDP and other organisations shared some pretty shocking statistics, underscoring the urgent need to bridge the gender gap in environmental efforts. Key Takeaways: Gender Inequality: A Major Barrier Ciara Daniels from the UNDP highlighted that gender inequality is a huge obstacle to sustainable development. It’s staggering to think that only 14 countries worldwide offer free and equal rights for women. On top of that, 1 in 3 women face gender-based violence. Women’s Perspectives: Ignored but Invaluable Too often, women’s insights and knowledge are overlooked in environmental decision-making. Yet research shows that when women lead, the outcomes are generally more environmentally friendly, effective, and beneficial to conservation efforts. The Data Gap: A Critical Issue One of the biggest challenges to making conservation efforts more gender-responsive is the lack of data on women. Despite having more data than ever in other areas, there’s still a significant gap when it comes to gender-specific data at all - let alone environmental data. We need to change this and women need to stop being considered as the same as the 'standard male'. Specific Examples of Challenges Women Face: - Early marriage, which can limit women's education, economic independence, and decision-making power, increasing vulnerability. - Disproportionate struggles when natural resources decline—like women being left to fish from the shore without access to boats. - Greater exposure to heat, extremities and GBV due to responsibilities like water collection. - More women are at risk of drowning during water-related natural disasters as swimming ability is increasingly less or is seen as shameful. These are just a couple of the many issues, highlighting the gender-specific impacts of environmental degradation and the need inclusion of women in decision making roles. 👌 Recommendations from the webinar: - Strengthen normative, legal, and regulatory frameworks. - Integrate gender perspectives into climate change, environmental, and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes. - Expand gender-responsive finance. - Enhance gender statistics. - Foster a gender-responsive, just transition. Thanks to Women4Biodiversity for this insightful webinar💜 They also have a training module on their website: https://lnkd.in/eztsc-ND #WomenInConservation #Biodiversity #GenderEquality #Women4Biodiversity #UNSDGs #InvisibleWomen

Excited to Speak at the 3rd Annual AgriVoltaics Europe in Vienna! 🌍🌱 Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking at the 3rd Annual AgriVoltaics Europe conference in Vienna, taking place from November 5-7, 2024, at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser. This event brings together industry leaders and experts from agriculture and renewable energy to discuss the latest developments and challenges in agrivoltaics. My presentation will focus on the various agrivoltaic models, including: 🔆🔌Standard Agrivoltaics: Combining solar energy production with agricultural use to maximize land efficiency. 🧑🧑🧒🧒🔌Family-Farm Agrivoltaics: Supporting family-owned farms to strengthen smaller agricultural enterprises. 🙋🏾♀️🔌Female Family Farms Agrivoltaics: Empowering female-led farms, promoting gender equality and sustainability. 🏰🔌 Community Agrivoltaics: Community-based projects that foster social inclusion and offer economic benefits to local communities. Together, these models have the potential to contribute to 11 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), positioning agrivoltaics as a sustainable, socially responsible practice with far-reaching environmental and societal benefits. The world’s rural poor are the most vulnerable to #hunger, #poverty and #climate change. But beyond moral arguments, the simple truth is that if we can support them to be more #productive on the land, we can beat not only privation, but also tackle #conflict, forced #migration, and grow the global #economy for everybody. Conversely, the current lack of investments in rural areas drives #inequality, #fragilty, and increases the likelihood of future #crises and emergencies. The numbers don't lie: every US$1 spent on #resilience now saves up to US$10 in #emergency #aid in the future. So rural communities are the backbone of the global #food supply, protectors of #biodiversity and the foundation for a more #stable world. For a liveable planet, there is simply no alternative to investiving in them. Looking forward to engaging with industry leaders and advancing the future of agrivoltaics together! #Agrivoltaics #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #SDGs #AgriPV

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the planet's rich biodiversity through our goals of promoting regenerative agriculture, enhancing livelihoods, mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and fostering gender equality. These initiatives are integral to achieving the targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This year’s theme emphasizes action to support the implementation of this vital Biodiversity Plan. We aim to significantly boost the income of the farmers we work with, positively impacting numerous households. This effort aligns with Target 9 of the Kunming-Montreal Framework, focusing on sustainable use and benefit-sharing to improve livelihoods, especially for vulnerable communities. By transforming extensive acres of degenerative farms into resilient, regenerative agricultural landscapes, we support Target 10, which calls for sustainable agriculture management to conserve and restore biodiversity. Our evaluation and integration of circular agricultural practices to limit global warming directly contribute to Target 8, which seeks to minimize the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and build resilience. We are committed to improving and preserving biodiversity, aiming to achieve the United Nations’ target of protecting a significant portion of natural areas across many villages. This effort aligns with Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Framework, which aims to conserve land, waters, and seas. Active participation in ensuring a living income and fair working conditions for all individuals within the value-chain community reflects Target 23, which emphasizes gender equality and fair treatment in biodiversity actions. Our integrated approach supports the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, ensuring that biodiversity thrives, ecosystems are restored, and communities are empowered for a sustainable and equitable future. #BiodiversityDay #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming #KunmingMontrealFramework #GenderEquality #GVKSociety

🌱 Empowering Women in Agriculture: Unlocking Potential for Sustainable Food Systems 🌾 As we celebrate the pivotal role of agriculture in shaping civilizations, it's imperative to spotlight the often-overlooked contributions of women in this field. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Women's Underappreciated Role: Despite constituting 43 percent of the global agricultural labour force, women's broader impact on agriculture, including innovation and management, has frequently been side-lined. Historical examples challenge the notion that agricultural development was solely the domain of men. 2. Barriers to Gender Equality: Structural barriers persist, limiting women's access to resources, education, and leadership opportunities. Globally, women remain underrepresented in agricultural leadership roles, hindering progress towards sustainable and resilient food systems. 3. Empowerment through Diversity: Initiatives promoting leadership diversity among women in agriculture have shown significant potential for positive change. By leveraging women's knowledge and experience, we can achieve gender equity and build resilient agricultural practices, fostering just, resilient, and sustainable food systems for all. Let's work together to ensure that women's contributions to agriculture are not only recognized but celebrated. Together, we can empower women to drive positive change in agriculture and create a brighter future for food security. #WomenInAg #SustainableAgriculture #Empowerment #FoodSecurity #IWD2024 🚜🌾 Credit for References: https://lnkd.in/eGcyCCpz

Agroecology, women’s pathway to empowerment and resilience? 💡 As part of SIANI - Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative’s “Tune in to Food Systems” interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Nobre Krull who shared inspiring insights from her work with women in rural settlements of São Paulo, Brazil! 🌎 🌱 The interview explores how agroecology can be used as a tool for empowerment and resilience by women to address the striking inequalities that make them most vulnerable to climatic, economic, and social disruptions. Here are some key takeaways from the interview: ➡ São Paulo’s rural agrarian reform settlements highlight the role that women can play as key agents of change, driving transformative shifts within food systems globally. ➡ Agroecology can be a catalyst for empowering women and challenging established gender dynamics. ➡ Rural extension programs can play an important role in facilitating the transfer and co-creation of knowledge among women groups. ➡ Embracing agroecology as a central strategy within rural development plans, at both local and national levels, is essential for unlocking its holistic benefits. ➡ Art, in this case photography, can be a powerful tool to shift narratives and perceptions! Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/deaxS9BC To dive deeper into this topic, I invite you to check the Agroecology Coalition’s infographic on agroecology's benefits for gender equality: https://lnkd.in/dCi7JWCt #Agroecology #Women #Empowerment #GenderEquality #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Agriculture #SustainableFoodSystems #Resilience

👏A Groundbreaking Journey of Empowerment: Ayesha's Story from Jamalpur In the vibrant fields of Jamalpur, Bangladesh, the story of Ayesha* emerges as a powerful testament to the tangible impact of the GESMIN project funded by DFAT and implemented by World Vision Bangladesh. Her transformation from a smallholder farmer into a community leader exemplifies the project's success in advancing women's economic empowerment through sustainable agriculture. Before the GESMIN project's intervention, women like Ayesha faced insurmountable barriers. However, the project, aiming to elevate the role of women in agriculture, introduced a paradigm shift. Through its comprehensive approach, including training in modern agricultural techniques, access to quality inputs, and market linkages, the project ignited a significant transformation. 📊 Empowerment Through Numbers Ayesha's journey is underpinned by compelling quantitative evidence of the project's impact: - The project touched the lives of 25,000 smallholder farmers, directing efforts towards improving nutrition and income, and empowering women economically. - A dramatic reduction in child and women undernutrition was recorded, with wasting among children under 5 years dropping from 22% to 8%. - Farmers participating in the project reported a staggering 93% increase in incomes, compared to only 22% in non-project areas. - Savings among farmer households soared to 99% at the project's endline, signifying enhanced financial security and resilience. - Moreover, the project catalyzed an improvement in dietary diversity for children under two, skyrocketing from 12.7% to 75.8%. 🌱 Breaking Ground, Breaking Norms Ayesha's leadership in a producer group isn't just a personal achievement; it represents a broader shift towards gender equality in Jamalpur. Her fields are now a model of sustainable farming, demonstrating the viability and profitability of environmentally friendly practices. Beyond the economic gains, Ayesha has become a role model, challenging traditional gender norms and proving that women can lead in agriculture and beyond. 🤝 Scaling Success: The Path Ahead As the GESMIN project embarks on its second phase, Ayesha's story serves as both inspiration and blueprint. Armed with lessons from the first phase and driven by a commitment to systemic change, the project is poised to empower even more women. Our goal is clear: to replicate Ayesha's success across Jamalpur and beyond, transforming challenges into opportunities for women in agriculture. Ayesha's narrative is a powerful reminder of how targeted interventions, backed by evidence and community involvement, can catalyze profound and lasting change. Let's continue to champion economic empowerment and sustainability, paving the way for more stories like Ayesha's. #Empowerment #Agriculture #womenseconomicempowerment #SustainableDevelopment #WomenLeaders #GESMIN #ImpactThroughEvidence #worldvision World Vision Australia