International Women's Day webinar: Celebrating Women in Conservation
Channel: Nature Positive
Date: 2023-03-10

Celebrating Women in Conservation: Why is gender equality and promoting women’s leadership crucial for effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Agreement?

The 3rd edition of the International Women’s Day celebration co-hosted by WWF, CARE, and World Vision International brings together leaders and practitioners from conservation, development, and humanitarian areas to highlight the key leading roles that women play in protecting nature and contributing to sustainable use of natural resources. The webinar also raises the effective participation and promotion of women’s leadership in the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework and shares best practices and local success stories contributing to women’s socio-economic empowerment and the achievement of positive conservation results.

Webinar took place on 10 March 2023. Speakers included:
-- Kirsten Schujit, Director-General, WWF International
-- Sofia Sprechmann, Secretary General, CARE International 
-- Mrinalini Rai, Women for Biodiversity Executive Director, CBD Women Caucus 
-- Chikwe Mbweeda, Country Director, CARE Zambia 
-- Mona Stella Mariano, Senior Adviser, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, World Vision Asia Pacific

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