Women’s Intervention at the High Level Segment at CDB-COP11
Honorable Primer Minister, distinguished delegates, colleagues Speaking on behalf of the women’s caucus Twenty years ago, Principle 20 of the Rio Declaration highlighted that “women have a vital role in environmental management and development. Their full participation is therefore essential to achieve sustainable development” Today in Hyderabad we urge parties and the COP Presidency to remember this principle and to recognize that they are in a unique position to pursue transformative implementation where women are recognized as crucial stakeholders and …