UNESCO. General Conference; 36th; 36 C/5: volume 1: Draft ...

02030 Emphasis will be put on networking, research, advocacy, capacity-building and sharing of good
practices to producing science policy that fully integrate the gender equality perspective. Activities
will include sensitizing and training for science policy-makers, establishing channels for systematic
dialogue between S&T researchers, specialists in gender studies, policy makers, and women’s science
organizations in order to plan actions with a gender perspective, evaluate their execution, and promote
knowledge and application of S&T that addresses the needs, visions and perspectives of women.
02031 The key role of women as holders of local and indigenous knowledge and as agents of change
and community cohesion at the local level will receive special attention. Activities are planned
in indigenous communities and in SIDS that will emphasize the important role of women in the
transmission, preservation and development of local and indigenous knowledge, particularly related
to sustainable development, natural disaster preparedness and response, biodiversity conservation
and climate change. For instance, educational materials produced for indigenous schools will
emphasize the important role of women as holders of unique and specialized indigenous knowledge.
Moreover, the importance of women’s traditional knowledge will be highlighted through the
publication of research papers and the organization of international fora. As recommended in the
Mauritius Strategy and the Mauritius Declaration, policies will be promoted in SIDS that recognize
that their sustainable development must be rooted in gender-specific local and traditional knowledge
and practices, in conjunction with science. Emphasis will also be placed on gender perspectives in
SIDS activities that develop capacities among youth to address key small island societal challenges
ranging from public health to climate change.
02032 Women’s inclusion and role in the basic sciences will be promoted by highlighting women scientists,
promoting role models and supporting young women scientists. There will be a particular focus
on gender dimensions of engineering. Activities such as the UNESCO-L’OREAL Partnership “For
Women in Science” will include fellowships for young women scientists, the establishment as well
as the reinforcement of new associations and networks on women, S&T, building awareness and
popularization of S&T for the public and especially for women in rural settings. This will also
involve the network of UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs on women in science “Women, Science and
Technology for Development” and awareness-raising of women on renewable energy opportunities.
02033 Following the recommendation of the 43rd session of the IOC Executive Council, IOC increased
its target to 25% participation of women in its activities for the period 2008-2013, and Member
States are urged to take gender equality into consideration when nominating participants in IOC
activities. IOC will further pursue the mainstreaming of priority gender equality in its programmes,
especially capacity-building and field activities, including support to women scientists in their
work environment in the follow-up to training courses as well as activities to raise awareness and
preparedness of coastal communities to sea-level related hazards and their capacity to adapt to
climate and coastal change.
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