Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Looking Ahead

Gender equality & social inclusion is central to ERIP’s vision of building a global movement for ecosystem restoration. As a coordinated effort to scale up restoration, ERIP recognizes that lasting impact depends on including everyone – especially women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities. ERIP’s strong GESI approach is a driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term impact.   

ERIP works with and through a wide range of partners to ensure restoration is inclusive, effective, and scalable. By drawing on diverse knowledge and leadership, restoration becomes more resilient and rooted in local realities. GESI also helps build stronger community ownership, helping efforts last and grow. Through practical tools, peer learning, and global platforms, the ERIP helps countries and partners to embed GESI into restoration efforts – laying the groundwork for ecosystems and communities to recover, adapt, and flourish in a changing climate.