Explainer: How ending gender violence will help deliver conservation goals

Women play a critical role in biodiversity conservation.

Globally, their contributions range from agricultural labour and working on nature reserves through to running environmental organisations and crafting international policies.

However, women who are dedicated to protecting biodiversity face violence. 

According to a 2020 report from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which surveyed more than 300 men . . .