1. Satellite event of IDWG on Biological Diversity 8-10 November 2004 Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS Presentation by Dr. Yianna Lambrou Gender and Development Service Sustainable Development Department 9 November 2004

2. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS Women hold up half the sky Agrobiodiversity can mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS

3. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS How does HIV/AIDS impact on PGR? Less labour Less labour intensive crops Reduction in land cultivated Reduction in crop range and variety Loss of knowledge Loss of genetic diversity

4. Rural Men and Women: Managers of Agro-biodiversity Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS

5. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS Women produce up to 80% of staple food HIV/AIDS affects household food security

6. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS An Agrobiodiversity strategy to mitigate impacts of HIV/AIDS Neglected & underutilized crops Agricultural diversification Home gardens Wild food & medicinal plants Community seed systems Nutrition/health Labour management Economic security Agricultural management Strategic components Outcomes Adapted from Garí (2004)

7. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS Importance of neglected crops and wild plants managed by women, important for food security

8. Gender issues in Agrobiodiversity management and the impact of HIV/AIDS and the impact of HIV/AIDS Sustainable Agro-biodiversity: a joint effort Promotion of gender equality Participation in decision-making Integrate different needs in planning