Developed by the CBD Women’s Caucus and University College London (UCL), with support from CASCADE, this report examines national experiences in implementing gender-responsive biodiversity policies, drawing on 10 country case studies across different governance contexts.
Through comparative analysis of policy frameworks, institutional arrangements and practical initiatives, the report identifies approaches that are advancing women’s rights to land and natural resources, improving access to services and benefits, strengthening meaningful participation and leadership, and integrating gender equality into biodiversity planning, implementation and monitoring.
The findings highlight that gender-responsive biodiversity action requires more than policy commitments or numerical representation. Progress depends on addressing structural inequalities, translating legal rights into practice, coordinating institutions, resourcing implementation and ensuring that women’s knowledge and experiences inform biodiversity decisions.
Organised around the objectives of the CBD Gender Plan of Action (2023–2030), the report offers practical lessons for governments, Gender and Biodiversity Focal Points, civil society organisations and practitioners working to implement Target 23 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Launched at CBD COP17, Policies in Practice contributes evidence on what is working, where gaps persist and how national experiences can inform more effective and equitable biodiversity action.