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Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion in the Greater Mekong
The Greater Mekong is one of the most ecologically rich and socially dynamic regions in the world, but it faces escalating pressures from climate change, unsustainable development, and biodiversity loss. To address these challenges in a sustainable and meaningful way, conservation needs to be equitable, resilient, and truly inclusive.

Biodiversity loss, climate shocks, civic destabilisation, and systemic poverty are critical threats in the region. They exist alongside gender inequalities, harmful norms, and social barriers, making the compounded impact on women and marginalized groups more profound. 

To ensure that no one group is bearing the brunt of these challenges, conservation must be inclusive, equitable, and community-driven to be sustainable. And an essential aspect of sustainable conservation is the systematic and meaningful integration of Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and practices into conservation planning and implementation.   
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What WWF is doing
At WWF, We believe that it is critical to strengthen inclusive conservation across the Greater Mekong by better integrating GEDSI approaches across WWF’s systems, strategies, and community-level actions.

To promote more inclusive conservation practices across key landscapes in the region, the Mekong Regional GEDSI Programme (MRGP) is being implemented in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, together with local organizations and community groups, and is: 

  • Using insights from recent GEDSI audits to build best practices in inclusive conservation and address gaps, guiding responsive actions 

  • Creating a repository of tools, guidelines and lessons learned for how to achieve inclusive conservation outcomes 

  • Identifying how to best apply these practices in collaboration with local organizations, community groups, and rights holders 
The Mekong Regional GEDSI Programme is delivered in partnership with the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and with support from our corporate partner Deloitte.