The project stems from the need to spread and strengthen awareness of GEDI (Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) principles among FSC staff and members, while deepening their understanding of FSC principles related to these themes.
Integrating gender equality, diversity and inclusion into forestry activities is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable and socially equitable management of natural resources.

The project involves the creation of a pilot training programme consisting of two modules, to be tested on a voluntary basis with FSC staff and members.
The modules build on materials developed through the ForGEDI course, providing a shared knowledge base, and delve deeper into FSC principles and standards related to GEDI.
The goal is to strengthen participants’ ability to apply GEDI principles in practice across FSC’s activities and processes.

Etifor acts as project manager of the consultancy, which brings together an international consortium of GEDI experts.
In addition to overall coordination, Etifor:

• develops participatory learning methods to make the training interactive and engaging;

• is responsible for facilitating the training sessions;

• provides support in creating video and graphic materials to enhance learning.