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National Guidelines for Maistreaming Gender into Environment.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Capacity building Education Environmental planning Equity Financing Gender Governance Human rights Monitoring Protection of environment Sustainable development Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Guidelines aim to promote gender mainstreaming in environmental management in Tanzania, which is crucial for achieving gender equality in this field. What sets these guidelines apart is their approach, as they do not solely focus on women but consider both women and men as active participants and beneficiaries in the development process. Unlike a "women in development" approach, gender mainstreaming starts with a thorough analysis of the development context rather than making assumptions about the roles and challenges of women. As a result, it ensures that policy and decision-making processes take into account the unique interests and needs of both genders, acknowledging their concerns, experiences, and priorities. This inclusive approach becomes an integral part of designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies, projects, and programs across all sectors. Incorporating gender considerations into environmental management leads to better prioritization of issues and opens up innovative avenues for resource mobilization and enhanced implementation.

Full text
English
Website
www.vpo.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX