Gender Caucus: Enhancing women herders and pastoralists…

High-level opening segment

High-level representatives will set the scene for the discussions and highlight the importance of advancing the leadership and participation of women pastoralists and herders.

Thematic panel discussions

• The Kathmandu Declaration - 15 years of women pastoralists' mobilization. This discussion will focus on the outcomes of the Second Global Gathering of Women Pastoralists (MERA+16), including the Kathmandu Declaration, which builds on the commitments of the Mera Declaration. Participants will reflect on progress over the past 15 years, remaining challenges and opportunities to strengthen the voice, leadership and rights of women pastoralists in policy and decision-making.
• Women entrepreneurs and innovators in pastoral and rangeland systems. This discussion will highlight women driving innovation and entrepreneurship across pastoral and rangeland systems. Experiences from different regions will demonstrate how their leadership and innovation can strengthen pastoral livelihoods, create economic opportunities and support the sustainable management and restoration of rangelands.
• Interactive dialogue. Parties, observer organizations and other stakeholders will be invited to ask questions, share national experiences and perspectives and deliver brief statements on the themes discussed. The dialogue will provide an opportunity to highlight good practices and identify priorities for advancing the leadership, rights and meaningful participation of women pastoralists and herders in implementing the Convention.