Today, we celebrate extraordinary women nominated by the BirdLife Partnership for their leadership, dedication, and passion for nature conservation. Their journey has often been challenging, navigating male-dominated environments and cultural barriers. Yet, empowering women and girls in science is essential to tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis.
As UN Women highlights, the climate crisis is not ‘gender neutral’—women are disproportionately affected, and this will only worsen if urgent action is not taken. Science needs women as much as women need science. A diversity of voices, experiences, and perspectives is crucial to developing innovative, sustainable solutions that enable all life to thrive.
These stories showcase the inspiring women across the BirdLife Partnership who are shaping the future of conservation, ensuring that female voices and perspectives are central to protecting our planet.
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