Gender and Inclusion in Forest Landscape Restoration
What does Gender and Social Inclusion have to do with FLR?
An estimated 1.6 billion people around the world depend on forests and tree-based landscapes for their livelihoods and well being. However, not all these people have equal power to decide how resources are shared and distributed. Women’s access and rights to forest, tree and other natural resources are often insecure, and in many instances, women’s participation in decision-making regarding the management of these resources is limited.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of gender and social inclusion, empowering stakeholders in FLR initiatives to address unequal decision-making power and include the voices of marginalized groups for more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts related to FLR, gender, and their interlinkages.
- Unpack why and how addressing gender equality is relevant to restoration.
- Identify and elaborate opportunities to integrate gender equality considerations within restoration initiatives.
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Course Details
Course Format & Timing
Format: This course is self-paced.
More Information: This course is run as a blended cohort once per year, scroll down to learn more.
Course Offering
Keen to find out what else you get from this course? Here's what to expect:
Course Format
This course is self-paced! That means you can enroll now and begin your learning journey. The Digital Campus team runs this course in a blended format once per year, scroll down to find out more and register your interest!
Interactive learning
This course will be available with a variety of learning activities including but not limited to: readings, case studies, videos, and quizzes.
Certificate
This course will be available with 5 badges for each module, and with a self-paced certificate which will feature the title of the course, and the logos of the organising partners. For those opting for the blended course, certificates will also feature each learners' name, and the course load and duration. You will have to upload all your badges to be granted a certificate.
Language
This course is available in English, but can be translated using the in-built AI translation feature into all Google supported languages.
Community of practice
Put your learning into practice by joining a community of practice committed to gender and social inclusion. Connect with fellow alumni to share best practices, exchange tools, and champion equitable approaches in forest landscape restoration projects worldwide.
Repository
This course will come with the opportunity to explore knowledge products and other learning material, both during the course, and after - where learners can deep-dive into the resources hub based on their needs
Modules
Took a break? You can pick-up where you left off here!
Is this course right for you?
For anyone dreaming of gender equity in restoration, including:
Practitioners
Practitioners
Who are seeking practical tools to implement gender-responsive restoration projects and build equitable local resilience.
Policymakers
Policymakers
Who are aiming to design inclusive policies by integrating gender equality.
Livelihood Specialists
Livelihood Specialists
Who are creating inclusive strategies for forest-dependent communities.
Community Leaders
Community Leaders
Who are empowering marginalized groups in local decision-making.
Development Professionals
Development Professionals
Who are linking gender equity to sustainable restoration outcomes.
Youth Leaders
Youth Leaders
Who are building equitable and inclusive environmental initiatives.
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