Actions in Support of Rural Women and Sustainable Development (CSW69 Side Event).


This side event will explore the critical role of women's empowerment (SDG 5) in building sustainable food systems and advancing climate action, a key to realize the ambition of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and to propel climate action (SDG 13) forward. Perspectives of diverse policymakers and private sector operators will showcase their experiences, to help identify the policies and practices that will deliver practical progress.

Overall Objectives:

Leadership and community impact: Empowered women are more likely to become leaders in their communities, creating a ripple effect of socio-economic growth that benefits their families and neighbors.
Long-term sustainability: By focusing on capacity building and entrepreneurship, policies can ensure that programs have lasting impacts, creating a sustainable agricultural ecosystem that supports future generations.
Climate-smart agriculture: Strengthening the capacity of women in leading climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, and build a more sustainable future through the adoption of responsible agricultural practices that not only increase crop yields but also decarbonize agriculture by contributing to the sequestration of carbon in soils. These agricultural practices have the potential to create a virtuous cycle between two SDGs (No.2 "zero hunger" and No.13 "climate action") that are traditionally pitted against each other.


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