strategy
Recruiting women for environmental research
Synonyms:
Strengthening participation of women in environmental science Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.Agenda 21 recommends enhancing national, regional and global capacities for carrying out scientific research and applying scientific and technological information to environmentally sound and sustainable development. This includes a need to increase financial resources for global and regional scientific and technological information networks, as may be appropriate, so that they will be able to function effectively and efficiently in satisfying the scientific needs of developing countries. In this context, Agenda 21 recommends ensuring the capacity-building of women by recruiting more women in research and research training.
Broader:
Strengthening programmesExpanding environmental management education and trainingProviding vocational training for womenEnhancing scientific and technological researchIncreasing involvement of women in science and technologyIntegrating employment, development and environmental concernsStrengthening participation of scientists in sustainable development Facilitates:
Strengthening scientific and technological capacityConsidering gender issues in biodiversity conservation Facilitated by:
Enhancing participation of women in higher educationEstablishing environmentally sound technology training for womenPromoting participation of women in preservation of the environment Subjects:
Society → WomenSocial Activity → Human resources
Social Activity → Participation
Research, Standards → Research
Education → Training
Environment → Environment
Science → Science
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
