The Role of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAS) for Securing Tenure Rights for Sustainability

The session focused on the application of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAs) in securing tenure rights to promote sustainability, emphasizing the intersection of gender, land rights, and sustainable development. The session began with a keynote by Dr. Anne Larson, highlighting the importance of GTAs in land and resource tenure, laying the groundwork for understanding how gender-sensitive strategies can lead to more equitable and sustainable outcomes. Ana Maria Paez presented key lessons from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, demonstrating the effectiveness of GTAs in advancing women's resource rights and addressing barriers to their participation in land governance. This was followed by a presentation by Rikke Olivera, who discussed the connection between women's resource rights and sustainable investments, emphasizing how empowering women can drive the adoption of climate-resilient technologies and practices. A round table discussion featured a diverse panel of experts who offered further insights into the relevance of GTAs, focusing on best practices for integrating gender considerations into land tenure initiatives. The dialogue underscored the transformative impact of securing women's land rights, not only for achieving gender equity but also for enhancing the social and environmental sustainability of development projects. The session concluded with reflections from the chair, summarizing the key takeaways and advocating for broader adoption of gender-transformative policies to support tenure security and sustainable development goals.


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