November 2014: The challenges of gender equality and sustainable development must be addressed together in order to realize the human rights of women and girls and support transitions to sustainable development, according to the World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2014, ‘Gender Equality and Sustainable Development.’ The survey is a report of the UN Secretary-General, mandated by the UN General Assembly and published every five years by UN Women.

“To be effective, policy actions for sustainability must redress the disproportionate impact on women and girls of economic, social and environmental shocks and stresses,” explains the survey in outlining the importance of linking gender equality with sustainable development. It emphasizes the potential of women’s knowledge, agency and collective action for enhancing ecosystem conservation and sustainable resource use, improving resource productivity and creating more sustainable, low-carbon energy, food, health and water systems.

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