SAEDl Consulting and No-Line Communications are proud to announce a series of conversations on Gender and the Environment that will continue the commemoration of International Women's Month. Every 2nd Tuesday, two months apart, starting from April 2021, we will gather with women leaders to discuss new ideas on topical issues.

Around this virtual conversation, we will explore the factors that drive, spur, include and deter women's leadership as well as what more is needed to reach the goal of inclusive and just societies.

First up, is the inaugural webinar with the theme:
Women’s Leadership and The Environment – What can We do better?

This series is intended for anyone who is interested in Gender and Environment and issues of Women's Leadership.

Webinar #1
The first in this series will be held on
Wednesday, April 21, 9:00am AST (15:00 CAT), for one hour.

Let’s explore what women's leadership in the environment looks like and discuss,
· What are some of the inspiring stories out there?
· What does Good Leadership look like?
· Can we do Better? and if so how?

Background to the Series
Women and young girls have been amongst some of the most adversely affected during and by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic, though, comes on top of many other challenges that are shaped by cultural and social norms, beliefs and stereotypes that inhibit women's access to and control over resources and services they need to fully participate in society and live fulfilling lives. Too many women, even in the richest and most developed societies, do not have access to the quality services and resources that are essential to the development of any human being.

With this said, there have also been considerable strides made by women the world over- even in societies that do not prioritize women and their social and environmental rights. We have seen women rise up for:

· safe and secure water access,
· against pollution and disease,
· enabling the voices of those who live on the front lines of environmental change, and
· sharing stories on how the changing climate is both challenge and opportunity.

Little of this happens without leadership and coalition-building. Networking their social capital has allowed women across various communities to engage and exchange ideas, build bigger networks and grow resources in order to grow themselves, their businesses and their communities.

The ‘Roasting Fish & Breadfruit’ theme builds on the shared tasks, step-by-step process, and the balance of heat and time to get the breadfruit and fish just right. It builds on Caribbean traditions during which family and/or friends discuss the issues of the day.

Let's Get Talking!