Nowadays and historically, women are protagonists of conflicts in rural areas, and they help build a biodiverse present and future, with climate justice and food sovereignty. This document depicts the stories of three women, Rachel Carson, Vandana Shiva, and Ana Primavesi, at the forefront of the agroecological fight and how despite...

This document summarizes results from a gender analysis conducted by the Women’s Resource Rights (WRR) project team in 2023. WRR is part of the Global Initiative for Gender Transformative Approaches to promote and strengthen women’s land rights through the integration of gender transformative approaches (GTAs) in IFAD rural development interventions...

Overcoming structural gender inequalities and barriers is fundamental for climate-resilient development. Inclusive and gender-responsive social protection and agrifood systems can provide access to resources, services, and economic opportunities for women and girls to build their resilience in the face of climate change.  This article advocates and proposes long term investment in social...

Agribusiness startups are reshaping India’s agricultural sector, fostering a strong entrepreneurial mindset. This growing interest, alongside advancements in digital technology, has spurred rapid expansion in the sector’s technology and digital solutions ecosystem. Technologies like big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and various digital platforms play a crucial...

The forestry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture sectors are critical for sustaining rural livelihoods and achieving food and nutrition security around the world. Yet, these sectors are marred by significant gender and social inequalities. This review examines gender gaps in these sectors and what has worked to reduce inequalities. We show...

Social norms and institutions play a critical role in the production and adoption of improved seeds by shaping the behaviors and expectations of individuals and communities involved in agriculture. Gender inequity, prevailing myths, and misinformation about improved rice seeds dissuade farmers from adopting them and limit women's access to seeds....

Structured into four main sections, the webinar began with an introduction by Peter Cronkleton (CIFOR-ICRAF), followed by a summary of project results in Colombia by Professor Pablo Ramos (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana). The round table discussion delved into reflections on the gender responsive Learning Route method, featuring exchanges among representatives from...

Many countries are promoting aquaculture as one of the prime drivers of the rural economy and the employment of women and youth. However, the industry is criticized for inadequately representing the needs of workers. Most African countries have shown a willingness to advance industry goals through domestic programme planning and...

“Women’s Knowledge - Seeds of Wisdom" is this second video in a three-part series entitled “Women and Agroecology,” which looks at the contributions of women to sustainable agricultural practices. In Gokwe, in northern Zimbabwe, farmers have been instrumental in shaping nature positive and agroecological practices  for generations. Through their dedication and...

The Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027 reflects experiences gained from the implementation of the 2021–2023 Action Plan. It takes into account the Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture, endorsed by the Commission on Genetic Resources for...

In Colombia, IFAD loans and grants are focused on supporting two main objectives. Firstly, they aim to enhance the productivity and income of small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs by improving their assets, strengthening their capacity for collaboration, and providing them with better access to markets and inclusive financial services. The...

Droughts are the most far-reaching of all natural disasters and are increasingly impacting all regions of the world, accelerating land degradation at an alarming rate and, in turn, disrupting livelihoods and contributing to immeasurable hardship, poverty and deprivation. Recognising this, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is prioritising...

Cet article mobilise des mots en écriture inclusive car le sujet d’étude porte sur le genre dans le monde agricole. Cela permet ainsi de rendre les néo-paysannes plus visibles dans cette recherche. Au vu des enjeux environnementaux actuels tels que le changement climatique, l’effondrement de la biodiversité ou encore la dégradation...

The Ethiopian webinar on gender transformative approaches in rural development provided a comprehensive overview of initiatives aimed at empowering rural women and promoting gender equality. Opening remarks by Bernadette Mukonyora, IFAD Country Director for Malawi, underscored the importance of addressing gender inequality and highlighted the role of partnerships in driving...

Innovative approaches are needed to achieve the United Nation’s Agenda 2030, including reducing gender and other social inequalities. Land rights, understood here broadly as bundles of rights to access and make decisions over the use of land, is one area where inequalities are particularly prevalent. In development practice and policies,...

Inequalities by gender and intersecting sources of social differentiation in access to resources, exercise of agency, and desirable outcomes persist in agri-food systems in low- and middle income countries. Despite decades of development and theoretical assessment efforts calling for multiscale approaches to addressing inequalities in agri-food systems, common approaches remain specific to...

Situated in the Orinoquía region of Colombia, the Meta department has abundant water resources and vast biodiversity. This is in one of the country’s primary agricultural hubs, and drives Colombia’s agro-industrial, commercial, and ecotourism sectors. Additionally, it serves as a significant agricultural reservoir, dispatching approximately 9,000 tonnes of agricultural and livestock products...

Faced with incomplete and imperfect information, economic actors rely predominantly on perceptions and often base decisions on heuristics prone to bias. Gender bias in perceptions favoring men has been found in a variety of settings and may be an important reason why some sectors remain dominated by men and gender...

The webinar featured four panels exploring critical aspects of gender equality in land rights in Uganda. Beginning with an overview of the National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), speakers highlighted efforts to empower women and youth through oil palm cultivation and Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAs). The discussion then delved into the...

Innovative approaches are needed to achieve the United Nation’s Agenda 2030, including reducing gender and other social inequalities. Land rights, understood here broadly as bundles of rights to access and make decisions over the use of land, is one area where inequalities are particularly prevalent. In development practice and policies,...