Applying a gender lens to biodiversity conservation in High Asia

Community-based conservation efforts represent an important approach to facilitate the coexistence of people and wildlife. A concern, however, is that these build on existing community structures social norms, which are commonly dominated by men. Some biodiversity approaches may consequently neglect women’s voices deepen inequalities inequities. This paper presents two case studies draw upon knowledge experience gained in our snow leopard practice pastoral agro-pastoral settings Mongolia India better understand roles responsibilities. In settings, responsibilities livestock management agriculture strongly differentiated along gender lines, significant gaps remain decision-making power about natural resources at level. We argue context-specific gender-responsive needed support for actions leverage potential contributions outcomes.