Tropical Forest Update
Issue 28 No.1
Embracing the equality of women and men
Women have always been part of forestry—as custodians of traditional
knowledge, as gatherers and users of diverse forest products, increasingly as
forestry professionals, and much more. But rarely have they been on equal
footing with men in their access and rights to resources, in forest-related
decision-making, and in the opportunities they receive to develop forest-based
businesses and careers. This edition of the TFU features articles—written mainly by women—showing some of the ways in which women are making important contributions to sustainable forest management and leading the way to a more egalitarian future.
Forest researcher Adi Estela Lazos Ruíz speaks at a forest restoration workshop in Jamapa, Mexico. Photo: © Gerardo Sanchez Vigil
Contents
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From the Executive Director
by DieterleIntroducing ITTO’s gender policy guidelines. -
The gender defender
by CaswellITTO’s new Policy Guidelines on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women will help transform the tropical forest sector. -
MALEBI: changing minds in Côte d’Ivoire
by Delagneau and AhoussiWomen in a community group are restoring degraded forests, growing food, producing charcoal—and shifting attitudes. -
The increasing role of women in Guyana’s forest sector
by BholanathWomen are blazing a trail in monitoring, reporting, verification and other aspects of forestry. -
The women of Jamapa
by Lazos RuízA forestry professional and women in local communities in Veracruz, Mexico, have shared a journey towards empowerment and community growth. -
A tabling of views
by WhiteA recent study by the Independent Market Monitor assessed the impacts of timber legality on the European Union’s wood-furniture sector. -
Fellowship report
by LimaHigh-resolution satellite images could help improve the monitoring of selective logging in the Amazon. -
Market trends
by SpearCan wood panels help slow global warming? -
Tropical and topical
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Recent editions
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Meetings
Forest researcher Adi Estela Lazos Ruíz speaks at a forest restoration workshop in Jamapa, Mexico. Photo: © Gerardo Sanchez Vigil
Full edition
The ITTO Tropical Forest Update is published quarterly in English, French and Spanish.
The French and Spanish editions are usually posted about one month after the English.
Content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of ITTO. ITTO holds the copyright to all photos unless otherwise stated. Articles may be reprinted without charge providing the Tropical Forest Update and author are credited and the editor notified (tfu@itto.int).