This overview explains Decision 23 of COP18 which is to promote gender balance and improve the participation of women in the UNFCCC negotiations. This decision highlights the fact that more in involved in ensuring meaningful participation of women than simply allocating space at the decision-making tables. Two key features of this decision are to make gender equality and climate change a standing item on the agendas of the COP sessions and to annually collect data and reports on the UNFCCC gender balance.