Leading up to the Forests in Women’s Hands online conference (12-13 April 2021), IFSA has developed a webinar series on gender & forestry with the support of the IUFRO TF on Gender Equality. Its aim is to shed light on the topic, and provide learning opportunities for forestry students to solve today’s challenges surrounding gender in forestry.

This first episode wants to discuss the #metoo (#slutavverkat) movement in the Swedish forestry sector and the chain of reactions it generated. From there, an analysis of the importance and impact that networks have will follow, discussing the case of NYKS, a network for women and non-binary professionals that was created in Sweden. Additionally, the role of gender and social relations in organizations will be discussed.

Speakers:

• Maria Johansson, Researcher and Lecturer, Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU)
• Elin Olofsson, Business Development Manager, SCA, & Vice Chairwoman of NYKS

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