GENDER EQUALITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: THE ROLE AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN

This paper explores the intersection of gender equality and environmental law, with a particular focus on the role and participation of women in environmental decision-making, policy development, and legal frameworks. It highlights how environmental degradation disproportionately affects women, especially in developing countries, and how their underrepresentation in legal and institutional structures can limit sustainable environmental outcomes. Drawing on international frameworks such as CEDAW and the Rio Declaration, as well as national case studies, the article advocates for a gender-sensitive approach in environmental governance.