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This book reflects experiences with mainstreaming gender and women's issues in natural resources management. Five case studies from around the world examine diverse natural resources from different perspectives, ranging from the household and community level to national and regional policy. They explore: the security of women's rights to common property resources and land in West Africamainstreaming gender in water policy and institutions in Gujarat, Indiagender-responsive planning in wetland development in Ugandaempowering women in managing natural resources in mountain areas of the Hundu-Kush Himalayas of Pakistanthe development of gender policies for environmental ministries in MesoamericaThe book features an extensive annotated bibliography and a list of relevant Web resources, providing a global overview of the work in this field.