Women in the international years: what does 2026 hold for them?
Pastoralist communities and women farmers continue to face many structural barriers in accessing resources and services, due to discriminatory social norms, which limit their inclusion despite their central role in agrifood systems, rangeland stewardship, and climate resilience building.
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Venue: Online
Language: English
Organiser: GASL
Co-organiser: IYRP and IYWF
Location: Online
This webinar will examine what the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) truly mean for pastoralist communities and women farmers in 2026, at a moment when global development pathways are being reshaped by climate shocks, shifting trade dynamics, and reductions in development and climate finance.
By amplifying voices from the field and connecting them with policymakers, investors, and development actors, the event seeks to inform ongoing efforts to strengthen equity, resilience and sustainability in pastoral and rangeland systems.
Agenda
15:00-15:05 – Welcome and introduction
15:05-15:15 – Setting the scene. Perspectives: progress and realities.
A Framework for Gender-
Barriers to inclusion - ILRI
15:15-15:25 – Voices from the field - Challa Pastoral, Australia
15:25-15:50 – Identifying the gaps.
Policy and data gaps - The International Food Policy Research Institute
Investment gaps:
- Public sector - World Bank
- Private sector - Rabobank (TBC)
15:50-15:55 – Q&A
15:55-16:15 – Pathways to action in the face of recent, challenges panel discussion
- Countries perspective - Botswana Government
- Regional cooperation perspective - African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources
- Community-based adaptation perspective - The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
16:15-16:25 – Q&A
16:25-16:30 – Closing remarks