Published in this critical post-2020 period of environmental decision-making, and with less than a decade to meet targets of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,  this summary is designed to support policymakers and implementers to address and respond to GBV and environment links.

Save the date and join us to learn more about new insights and learning on how GBV is intertwined with the illegal wildlife trade.

In Ecuador, the shrimp industry caused mangrove losses that disproportionately affected women. Working with the Foundation of Ecological Defense (FUNDECOL), positive changes in attitudes surrounding GBV and gender equality were achieved over time – while increasing the role of women as mangrove managers and environmental defenders – in part by empowering women’s collective action to challenge and change gender norms to improve fisheries livelihoods.

The Samoa Red Cross Society (SRCS) partnered with UNFPA to train national relief agencies, councils and ministries on identifying and responding to GBV during crises. Practitioners can draw inspiration from these approaches by focusing on strengthening strategies and training to improve policies and plans for GBV prevention and response measures.

The Responsible Sourcing Tool was developed to support corporations in identifying human and sex trafficking risks in supply chains, offering resources and case studies on risks and risk management, with a focus on survivor-centered approaches.

Building climate resilience through attention to GBV by identifying linkages and informing action through a gender analysis.

This Briefing Note reviews key evidence on GBV and biodiversity linkages and suggests priority recommendations that decision-makers at all levels can consider for realising robust gender-responsive action in biodiversity policies and action.

Esta guía resume la investigación sobre la intersección entre el género y la pesca de captura, explorando las formas en que la pesca ofrece importantes puntos de entrada para mejorar la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento económico de las mujeres, al tiempo que contribuye a intervenciones más eficaces y resultados más sostenibles.

This guide is primarily geared for project developers, managers and implementation staff, it provides information, tips and tools that can help conduct and apply the findings of gender analyses.

As donors begin to explore the links between environmental issues and GBV, “we can’t close our eyes” to the issue anymore. Experts say it’s time to tackle this endemic problem. See this Devex article on the GBV-ENV Center and RISE, including a deeper look at RISE grantee Conservation International and Promsex’s work in Peru.