The increasing awareness of gender in the context of sustainability adds a new opportunity to further strengthen
cooperation among the three Rio Conventions. In this sense, this is an interesting and exciting time for all three
conventions, because gender awareness is at an all-time high in the context in which the conventions function.The integration of gender into actions against biodiversity loss, climate change impacts and desertification will maximize
the results of interventions, efforts and resources spent and will hopefully lead to gender-sensitive policymaking with
optimal outcomes.