Online discussion/event: Linking Gender, Poverty, and Environment to Promote Sustainable Developmen

Why Participate? In our online discussions, you are invited to share your thoughts on the analytical framework, the broader applications of the study findings, your own experience, and data regarding these links. Your participation in this discussion will be acknowledged in the final report Linking Gender, Poverty, and Environment to Promote Sustainable Development.

Discussion Topics will include:

I. Understanding the Dynamics of the Gender-Poverty-Environment Links: We will establish a common frame of reference for discussing gender-poverty -environment links by examining a draft analytical framework as it applies to a good practice project case studies. This phase will run from

May 2 - 11, 2011.

II. Promoting a Positive Spiral: We will examine potential applications of the study findings and online discussion insights for two key issues emerging from consultations on the forthcoming World Bank Environment Strategy:
1) Strengthening Environmental Governance.  This phase will run from May 12-May 20, 2011.

2) Managing Multiple Environmental Risks. This phase will run from May 25-June 3, 2011.

III. Developing Tools for Positive Gender Equality-Poverty Reduction-Environment Sustainability Links:  We will critique and enhance draft tools to guide decision-makers in sustainable development sectors. This phase will run from June 6-June 15.

Visit us at http://genderinevaluation.ning.com/ and join the discussions today! Sign-up to become a member to stay tuned on the discussion progress and to stay connected with network members.