'genanet' is one important project of the LIFE Berlin. As a gender justice and sustainability focal point, 'genanet' will put structures in place to allow effective lobbying of (environment) policy decisions from a gender perspective. It aims to give mainstream policy new impetus. 'genanet' supports networking between practitioners, developing new ideas, concepts and strategies, and initiating joint projects by promoting its main topics: Gender & Biodiversity, Gender & Energy, Gender & Climate Change, Gender, Agriculture & Nutrition, and Gender & Sustainability. In cooperation with and funded by FAO (The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), 'genanet' is carrying out a study that aims to review, analyse and assess existing research relating to gender and climate change.

For further information about the LIFE/genanet, please see www.genanet.de/home_news.html?&L=1&tt_news=29