Session 1:
The UN Environment Management Group (“EMG”), in close collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), organised a two-part series of virtual Nexus Dialogues on Gender and Biodiversity.

Unpacking Linkages with Gender and Biodiversity in UN System Efforts provided an overview of priority objectives to address persistent gender and biodiversity challenges, and their linkages with the broader environmental and sustainable development agenda.

We would like to thank the following panelists and organizations for their valuable contributions to the Human Rights & the Environment Nexus Dialogue Series.
• Mr. Benjamin Schachter, Human Rights Officer, OHCHR
• Ms. Tanya McGregor, Gender Programme Officer, CBD Secretariat
• Ms. Seemin Qayum, OIC, Economic Empowerment Section, UN-Women
• Ms. Gabriella Richardson-Temm, Senior Gender Specialist, Global Environment Facility
• Ms. Fleur Newman, Gender Affairs Officer, UNFCCC
Special thanks to UN EMG, CBD Secretariat teams for organization and coordination:
UN Environment Management Group Secretariat:
• Mr. Satya Tripathi, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Head of New York Office, UNEP and Secretary, EMG Secretariat
• Mr. Hossein Fadaei, Head of Geneva Office, EMG Secretariat
• Ms. Nina Arden, Nexus Dialogue Sr. Consultant, EMG Secretariat
• Ms. Fatema Johara, Programme Assistant, EMG Secretariat
Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity:
• Ms. Tanya McGregor, Gender Programme Officer, CBD Secretariat
• Ms. Teresa Mazza, Programme Management Assistant, CBD Secretariat
• Ms. Lydia Gitanjali Thiagarajah, Contractor, CBD Secretariat