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… in 2000 to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, gender inequality and environmental degradation. They … the community’s efforts to improve access to water in a gender-sensitive manner. Because women did not have the …

… balanced geographical distribution, and with due regard to gender balance. Representatives of the following stake- … of trust between communities and formal institutions. 9. Gender issues need to be taken fully into account when …

… themes, and covers biodiversity, traditional knowledge, gender, water, equitable sharing, protected areas and … mechanisms for involving stakeholders, ensuring gender and social equity, in protected areas policy and …

Scientific evidence shows that climate change is likely to challenge the realization of sustainable development including the Millennium Development Goals. In particular, climate change is projected to reduce the livelihood assets of vulnerable people, especially those that are dependent on biodiversity and ecosystem services such as access to food, water and shelter. Climate change is also expected to have a negative impact on traditional coping mechanisms and food security5 thereby increasing the vulnerability of the world’s poor to famine and perturbations such as drought, flood and disease. Finally, the impacts of climate change on natural resources and labour productivity are likely to reduce economic growth, exacerbating poverty through reduced income opportunities.

… groups in the area? Indigenous groups? Are there issues of gender equality?  What areas are important for social, …