INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ACCELERATING EQUALITY IN FOOD, LAND AND WATER SYSTEMS
Driving solutions through evidence and learning
7 to 9 October 2025
Cape Town
South Africa
149 DAYS 10 HOURS 00 MIN
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ACCELERATING EQUALITY IN FOOD, LAND AND WATER SYSTEMS
Driving solutions through evidence and learning
7 to 9 October 2025
Cape Town
South Africa
149 DAYS 10 HOURS 00 MIN
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ACCELERATING EQUALITY IN FOOD, LAND AND WATER SYSTEMS
Driving solutions through evidence and learning
7 to 9 October 2025
Cape Town
South Africa
149 DAYS 10 HOURS 00 MIN
ABOUT THE 2025 GENDER CONFERENCE
Join us in Cape Town for the 2025 Gender Conference, a pivotal gathering at the intersection of gender equality and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Accelerating Equality in Food, Land, and Water Systems,” highlights the urgent need to address gender disparities as we approach the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Bringing together global researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society, the conference aims to uncover innovative solutions, share evidence-based practices, and foster collaboration to drive meaningful change. Through insightful discussions and interactive sessions, we’ll tackle the structural barriers that hinder progress, explore strategies to empower women and youth, and chart a course toward inclusive, climate-resilient food systems.
Be part of this transformative event as we unite to advance gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable development worldwide.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline:
11 April 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline:
30 May 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline:
11 April 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline:
30 May 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline: 11th April 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30th May 2025
WHY ATTEND
COLLABORATION
Unique opportunity to engage with global experts and leaders.
INNOVATION
Explore innovative solutions to tackle gender inequalities.
IMPACT
Identify and discuss effective solutions to advance equality in food, land, and water systems.
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
CONFERENCE AiMS
The 2025 Gender Conference aims to accelerate gender equality and social inclusion in food, land, and water systems by identifying evidence-based solutions, fostering collaboration among global stakeholders, and driving policy and innovation that empower women, youth, and socially excluded groups for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Identify evidence-based solutions to reduce gender gaps, address their root causes, and empower youth in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Promote the development and implementation of gender-responsive and socially inclusive policies within Food, Land, and Water Systems
CONFERENCE THEMES
THEME 1
Shifting gender and social norms to enhance access, participation, and resilience for women, youth, and socially excluded groups in agri-food systems
Shifting gender and social norms is key to improving women’s access, participation, and resilience in agri-food systems, while also addressing inequalities faced by youth, and socially excluded groups. These norms shape behaviours and opportunities, often reinforcing barriers to equality. Tackling restrictive norms is essential for creating inclusive Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS).
THEME 2
Advancing women's empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions
Women’s empowerment is both a goal and a driver of just transformation in Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS). Empowering women is key to unlocking their potential and advancing gender equality. Analysis of how empowerment links to technology adoption, nutrition, food security, productivity, and other outcomes, while identifying and scaling effective solutions to enhance women’s roles in FLWS is essential.
THEME 3
Effective strategies and innovations for enhancing resilience and livelihoods in Food, Land and Water Systems
Structural barriers limit the resilience of resource-poor women, youth, and socially excluded groups and their ability to adapt to climate risks and other challenges. Enhancing access to resources, paired with targeted social protection measures, is essential for building resilience and fostering inclusion in FLWS. Developing tools that better capture local concepts of women’s empowerment—including relational, psychological, and resilience dimensions—is also critical to addressing these disparities effectively.
THEME 4
Strategies to strengthen the leadership, voice, and influence of women, youth, Indigenous People, and socially excluded groups in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Amplifying the leadership of women, youth and socially excluded groups is crucial for developing equitable solutions to challenges in FLWS. Research on enhancing their voice and influence in FLWS governance is essential to ensure policies address their needs, distribute benefits equitably, and transform power dynamics.
THEME 5
Making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth
Feeding future generations depends on engaging youth to build a vibrant food system, yet many young people are leaving agriculture for other opportunities, leaving behind an aging workforce. Political and environmental crises disproportionately affect youth, highlighting the need for better opportunities to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and build resilience. However, investments targeting youth remain limited and lack strategic, evidence-based approaches to tackle their diverse challenges and aspirations effectively.
THEME 1
Shifting gender and social norms to enhance access, participation, and resilience for women, youth, and socially excluded groups in agri-food systems
Shifting gender and social norms is key to improving women’s access, participation, and resilience in agri-food systems, while also addressing inequalities faced by youth, and socially excluded groups. These norms shape behaviours and opportunities, often reinforcing barriers to equality. Tackling restrictive norms is essential for creating inclusive Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS).
THEME 2
Advancing women's empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions
Women’s empowerment is both a goal and a driver of just transformation in Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS). Empowering women is key to unlocking their potential and advancing gender equality. Analysis of how empowerment links to technology adoption, nutrition, food security, productivity, and other outcomes, while identifying and scaling effective solutions to enhance women’s roles in FLWS is essential.
THEME 3
Effective strategies and innovations for enhancing resilience and livelihoods in Food, Land and Water Systems
Structural barriers limit the resilience of resource-poor women, youth, and socially excluded groups and their ability to adapt to climate risks and other challenges. Enhancing access to resources, paired with targeted social protection measures, is essential for building resilience and fostering inclusion in FLWS. Developing tools that better capture local concepts of women’s empowerment—including relational, psychological, and resilience dimensions—is also critical to addressing these disparities effectively.
THEME 4
Strategies to strengthen the leadership, voice, and influence of women, youth, Indigenous People, and socially excluded groups in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Amplifying the leadership of women, youth and socially excluded groups is crucial for developing equitable solutions to challenges in FLWS. Research on enhancing their voice and influence in FLWS governance is essential to ensure policies address their needs, distribute benefits equitably, and transform power dynamics.
THEME 5
Making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth
Feeding future generations depends on engaging youth to build a vibrant food system, yet many young people are leaving agriculture for other opportunities, leaving behind an aging workforce. Political and environmental crises disproportionately affect youth, highlighting the need for better opportunities to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and build resilience. However, investments targeting youth remain limited and lack strategic, evidence-based approaches to tackle their diverse challenges and aspirations effectively.
THEME 1
Shifting gender and social norms to enhance access, participation, and resilience for women, youth, and socially excluded groups in agri-food systems
Shifting gender and social norms is key to improving women’s access, participation, and resilience in agri-food systems, while also addressing inequalities faced by youth, and socially excluded groups. These norms shape behaviours and opportunities, often reinforcing barriers to equality. Tackling restrictive norms is essential for creating inclusive Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS).
THEME 2
Advancing women's empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions
Women’s empowerment is both a goal and a driver of just transformation in Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS). Empowering women is key to unlocking their potential and advancing gender equality. Analysis of how empowerment links to technology adoption, nutrition, food security, productivity, and other outcomes, while identifying and scaling effective solutions to enhance women’s roles in FLWS is essential.
THEME 3
Effective strategies and innovations for enhancing resilience and livelihoods in Food, Land and Water Systems
Structural barriers limit the resilience of resource-poor women, youth, and socially excluded groups and their ability to adapt to climate risks and other challenges. Enhancing access to resources, paired with targeted social protection measures, is essential for building resilience and fostering inclusion in FLWS. Developing tools that better capture local concepts of women’s empowerment—including relational, psychological, and resilience dimensions—is also critical to addressing these disparities effectively.
THEME 4
Strategies to strengthen the leadership, voice, and influence of women, youth, Indigenous People, and socially excluded groups in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Amplifying the leadership of women, youth and socially excluded groups is crucial for developing equitable solutions to challenges in FLWS. Research on enhancing their voice and influence in FLWS governance is essential to ensure policies address their needs, distribute benefits equitably, and transform power dynamics.
THEME 5
Making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth
Feeding future generations depends on engaging youth to build a vibrant food system, yet many young people are leaving agriculture for other opportunities, leaving behind an aging workforce. Political and environmental crises disproportionately affect youth, highlighting the need for better opportunities to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and build resilience. However, investments targeting youth remain limited and lack strategic, evidence-based approaches to tackle their diverse challenges and aspirations effectively.
THEME 1
Shifting gender and social norms to enhance access, participation, and resilience for women, youth, and socially excluded groups in agri-food systems
Shifting gender and social norms is key to improving women’s access, participation, and resilience in agri-food systems, while also addressing inequalities faced by youth, and socially excluded groups. These norms shape behaviours and opportunities, often reinforcing barriers to equality. Tackling restrictive norms is essential for creating inclusive Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS).
THEME 2
Advancing women's empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions
Women’s empowerment is both a goal and a driver of just transformation in Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS). Empowering women is key to unlocking their potential and advancing gender equality. Analysis of how empowerment links to technology adoption, nutrition, food security, productivity, and other outcomes, while identifying and scaling effective solutions to enhance women’s roles in FLWS is essential.
THEME 3
Effective strategies and innovations for enhancing resilience and livelihoods in Food, Land and Water Systems
Structural barriers limit the resilience of resource-poor women, youth, and socially excluded groups and their ability to adapt to climate risks and other challenges. Enhancing access to resources, paired with targeted social protection measures, is essential for building resilience and fostering inclusion in FLWS. Developing tools that better capture local concepts of women’s empowerment—including relational, psychological, and resilience dimensions—is also critical to addressing these disparities effectively.
THEME 4
Strategies to strengthen the leadership, voice, and influence of women, youth, Indigenous People, and socially excluded groups in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Amplifying the leadership of women, youth and socially excluded groups is crucial for developing equitable solutions to challenges in FLWS. Research on enhancing their voice and influence in FLWS governance is essential to ensure policies address their needs, distribute benefits equitably, and transform power dynamics.
THEME 5
Making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth
Feeding future generations depends on engaging youth to build a vibrant food system, yet many young people are leaving agriculture for other opportunities, leaving behind an aging workforce. Political and environmental crises disproportionately affect youth, highlighting the need for better opportunities to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and build resilience. However, investments targeting youth remain limited and lack strategic, evidence-based approaches to tackle their diverse challenges and aspirations effectively.
DATE
DATE
DATE
7 - 9 October
2025
7 - 9 October
2025
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LOCATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTRE
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTRE
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
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AUDIENCE
AUDIENCE
AUDIENCE
Researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and CIVIL SOCIETY.
Researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and CIVIL SOCIETY.
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
EARLY
BIRD REGISTRATION
US$ 100
APPROX. ZAR 1,900
EUR 95
GBP 80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 MAY 2025.
NORMAL PRICE US$ 150
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025
STAY UPDATED
Sep 29, 2023
5 mins
Women’s links with markets must be improved to make robust agri-food systems, vibrant rural communities: Experts
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on Nari Shakti (women power) and the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration clarion call for “women-led development”, experts say now is the ideal time to reinforce gender equality in agri-food systems.
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Sep 29, 2023
5 mins
Women’s links with markets must be improved to make robust agri-food systems, vibrant rural communities: Experts
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on Nari Shakti (women power) and the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration clarion call for “women-led development”, experts say now is the ideal time to reinforce gender equality in agri-food systems.
READ MORE
Sep 29, 2023
5 mins
Women’s links with markets must be improved to make robust agri-food systems, vibrant rural communities: Experts
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on Nari Shakti (women power) and the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration clarion call for “women-led development”, experts say now is the ideal time to reinforce gender equality in agri-food systems.
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Oct 9, 2023
10 mins
Research is vital to create a just and resilient agri-food system: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu
CGIAR and ICAR play pivotal roles in guiding research, policies and investments towards better and resilient agri-food systems.
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Oct 9, 2023
10 mins
Research is vital to create a just and resilient agri-food system: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu
CGIAR and ICAR play pivotal roles in guiding research, policies and investments towards better and resilient agri-food systems.
READ MORE
Oct 9, 2023
10 mins
Research is vital to create a just and resilient agri-food system: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu
CGIAR and ICAR play pivotal roles in guiding research, policies and investments towards better and resilient agri-food systems.
READ MORE
Oct 6, 2023
4 mins
Hon'ble President of India to Inaugurate International Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
Hon'ble President of India, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the international research conference, From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems, on October 9, 2023 at NASC Complex, Pusa in New Delhi. The four-day long conference is hosted by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Oct 6, 2023
4 mins
Hon'ble President of India to Inaugurate International Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
Hon'ble President of India, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the international research conference, From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems, on October 9, 2023 at NASC Complex, Pusa in New Delhi. The four-day long conference is hosted by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
READ MORE
Oct 6, 2023
4 mins
Hon'ble President of India to Inaugurate International Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems
Hon'ble President of India, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the international research conference, From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems, on October 9, 2023 at NASC Complex, Pusa in New Delhi. The four-day long conference is hosted by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
READ MORE