E-Learning course on gender and inclusion in forest landscape restoration

In this self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamentals of gender and social inclusion in forest landscapes restoration (FLR). The course focuses on gender inequalities, gender-differentiated impacts and opportunities to address inequalities for more equitable and sustainable FLR, to build the abilities and understanding of diverse stakeholders on the gender and FLR nexus.

The e-learning course consists of five modules, each approximately 40 minutes long, that address key definitions around gender and inclusion and provide practical tips to ensure gender-responsive and inclusive policies and interventions. Each module can be completed on its own, or the course can be completed in its entirety over approximately 3 hours.

Module 1 – The Basics: Gender Equality
• Key gender terms and concepts

Module 2 – Forest Landscape Restoration and Gender
• What are restoration and FLR?
• FLR and gender
• Key historic events related to gender and FLR in the international agenda

Module 3 – A Gender-Responsive Approach to FLR: Concepts and Safeguards
• Conceptualising a gender-responsive approach to FLR

Module 4 – A Gender-Responsive Approach to FLR: Decision-making and Distribution
• Equitable decision-making
• Equitable distribution of costs and benefits

Module 5 – Taking Action: Implementing Gender-Responsive FLR
• Gender mainstreaming across the project cycle
• Stakeholders

This resource also includes a facilitator’s guide.

Elias, M.; Gilligan, M.; Granat, M.; Ihalainen, M.; Monterroso, I.; Paez Valencia, A.M.