To ensure gender equality in the application of the framework by using an approach that takes into account issues of gender, and in which all women and girls have the same opportunities and ability to contribute to the three objectives of the Convention, including by recognising their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their participation and leadership full, equitable, meaningful and informed at all levels of action, commitment, decision making and policy related to biodiversity.

Note by the Secretariat:  This guidance material provides an overview of the target by a brief introduction of key terms, highlighting some of the implications for the establishment of national targets and providing key points and questions guidance for their consideration as part of the exercises of establishment of national targets. It also identifies the indicators to monitor the progress and the resources that could help with the establishment and implementation of national goals. This material should be considered a work in progress and will be updated regularly with the contributions of the Parties and organizations associated with the light of the experiences with its use. This information is intended to serve as a resource to the Parties and others might wish to consider as they implement the Global Framework for Biodiversity. It does not replace or qualify  the decisions 15/4  or  15/5 .