Gender integration guidelines/toolkit
CI has developed general guidelines to help conservation practitioners ask questions about gender within conservation initiatives, and develop practical and socially-appropriate responses to gender gaps/inequalities.
The lead author has worked with the management board of the Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape since inception and therefore has good knowledge of the actors and local context. She also serves as a gender focal point within the organization so has some expertise in the gender-conservation field. Another enabling condition is the general openness to gender equality principles within the Philippines.
The guidelines are very general, and it is important for the local user to identify the best/most relevant areas in which to gather information. It is imperative that the user is familiar with the local culture and context.