4th Annual Women’s Leadership in Conservation Online Seminar

Organized by Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service International Programs, the program focuses on addressing gender inequality and equipping women to lead effectively in biodiversity conservation, climate change, forest management, and sustainable development and it is a unique opportunity for women professionals from around the world to enhance their leadership skills and drive meaningful change in conservation.

Challenges for women in conservation

Women in conservation face numerous challenges, including workplace discrimination, unequal opportunities, and limited access to leadership roles. This seminar highlights the importance of addressing these issues by empowering women to overcome barriers and achieve greater influence in their fields. Participants will gain the tools and confidence to lead teams, influence policies, and achieve impactful conservation outcomes in their communities and globally.  

The importance of seminar

Designed as a 13-week capacity-building program, this seminar offers a blend of self-paced learning and live discussions with experts and peers. The content provides practical tools to improve gender equity, foster leadership growth, and integrate gender-responsive approaches into conservation projects.  

By participating, women professionals will not only enhance their own careers but also contribute to building more inclusive and effective conservation practices worldwide.  

Why This Seminar Matters: 

– Equips women leaders with skills to tackle gender biases in conservation. 

– Builds a supportive global network of women professionals.  

– Offers tools to promote gender equity and achieve successful conservation results. 

Iryna Shchoka from the European Wilderness Society had joined such Seminar in 2022. She had a chance to deepen her knowledge on conceptual frameworks of gender in conservation, leadership, gender equality in organizations, and practical tools for mainstreaming gender in conservation projects. It was also an opportunity to exchange experiences with seminar professors and other participants during live sessions.

”It was great chance to deepen my knowledge about gender in conservation, hear life experiences of other women, working in this sector, around the globe and intorduce some apporaches into my work.” Iryna Shchoka.

For more information about seminar, you can visit Colorado State University Website.