In this publication, the GEF Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP,
features women as environmental stewards in case studies about biodiversity
conservation, climate change, land degradation, international waters and
chemicals and waste management. These examples show action from the ground
up and demonstrate the importance of investing in women’s leadership and
technical skills for improved environmental benefits and sustainable development,
while challenging traditional gender norms that often prevent women from taking
leadership roles or from having access and control over th...