Side Event
IUCN- THE WORLD CONSERVATION UNION AND THE CBD SECRETARIAT
Organizer
institute of genetic resorces
Date and Time
12 October 2007 13:15 - 14:45
Meeting
Fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS WG 5)
THE IMPORTANCE OF GENDER IN ABS The promotion of gender equity and equality has been pointed out as one of the key elements to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. An analysis of the importance of mainstreaming gender criteria in ABS process will be examine. Suggestions of practical ways of addressing gender issues will be presented as well.