Definition(s)
A point, matter or dispute concerning the capabilities, societal roles or other differences and divisions between women and men, especially the relative weight of biological and physical difference versus culture and socialization as a cause of those distinctions. (Source: GEMET - ISEP / RHW)
The state of being male or female with an emphasis on culturally and socially constructed differences in roles and behavious. (Source: draft based on Oxford Dictionary)
Hierarchy
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Target 5.6
Target 1.b
Target 5.4
Target 5.c
Target 10.4
Target 22: Ensure Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice and Information Related to Biodiversity for all
Target 2.3
Target 3.7
Target 5.a
Target 23: Ensure Gender Equality and a Gender-Responsive Approach for Biodiversity Action
Target 5.5
Target 4.5
Goal 5: Gender equality
Target 8.5
Target 13.b
Target 4.a
Target 11.2
Target 11.7
Target 3.1
Target 5.3
Target 6.2
Target 4.7
Target 5.2
Target 8.8
Target 5.b
Target 4.1
Target 4.2
Target 4.3
Target 4.6
Target 5.1
Target 2.2
Target B5
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Gender
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 article or paragraph6 decisions |
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Basel Convention | 1 decision |
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Stockholm Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs1 decision1 document |
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Nagoya Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 4 articles and paragraphs6 decisions |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |
