This policy analysis examines the outcomes of SBSTTA-27, held in Panama City in October 2025, across its agenda items, providing a gender-responsive perspective on scientific and technical discussions under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

This analysis identifies key priorities to ensure that gender justice, human rights, and the leadership of women — including women from Indigenous Peoples and local communities — are reflected in the implementation of the Convention and its Protocols.

It highlights key negotiation dynamics, unresolved provisions, and critical areas requiring further attention, offering insights to strengthen inclusive and rights-based biodiversity governance in the lead-up to COP17.