"Celebrating Women's Leadership in Sustainable Development": United Nations World Environment Day, June 2005

Category: Events

During U.N. World Environment Day 2005 (UNWED 2005), WGGAN took the lead to educate the public on the linkages between gender equity, environment, sustainable development and democracy. UNWED convened the public, and mayors from more than 50 cities around the world in San Francisco CA, to forge a path to a more sustainable future. Over 200 events were held and open to the public and media to learn about strategies that reduce waste, increase biodiversity and provide clean food, water and air.