Drought and Gender: New FAO publication and learning course

The report “Mainstreaming gender in national drought plans, national action plans and national policies” highlights critical strategies that can be applied to ensure gender equality and social inclusion to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of drought-related interventions.

The e-learning course “Integrating gender equality and social inclusion in national drought management planning" complements the report and is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approach into drought management.

Both the report and e-learning course are the joint effort of FAO, the Global Water Partnership and its regional offices of Central and Eastern Europe (GWPCEE) and Southern Africa (GWPSA), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

These knowledge products are part of the “Enabling Activities for Implementing UNCCD COP Drought Decisions” project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and other partners.

• Download the report here. 
• Explore the e-learning course here.