Gender inequality and sustainable fisheries and forestry

Developing countries around the world have decentralized the management of fisheries and forests to the community level (Leisher and others, 2016). It is imperative to go beyond the community to figure out the place of women in the management of these two resources. Both sectors have specific jobs that are typically undertaken by men and women. The work done by women largely remains outside the ambit of official accounting systems, thereby staying “invisible” for effective policy interventions. There is also the cross-cutting issue of recognizing women’s knowledge and capacities in the management of resources. While this chapter emphasizes women’s participation, it also focuses on the importance of understanding the type of participation that women have access to.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality