THE 4TH ANNUAL ADVANCING WOMEN IN CONSERVATION SUMMIT WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2026 IN THE EAST COAST!

Though well represented in volunteering, education and entry-level work in the field of conservation, you’ll find less women holding positions of authority at a level where decision making occurs. In fact, in most rooms where conservation decisions are being made, you’ll find women are the minority.

The Advancing Women in Conservation initiative aims not only to support the advancement of women into leadership roles, but to foster culture of respect for women working in these roles, seeking to empower and develop women as leaders within the conservation community.

AWIC is a chance for women from all fields conservation (NGO, government, academia, industry, etc) from all over Canada to come together to address challenges, discuss solutions, enhance leadership skills, and develop a strong, nurturing community for women working in a field where the roles of women have been traditionally downplayed.

AWIC IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 DOUG CLARKE MEMORIAL AWARD FROM THE CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION. TO READ THE MEDIA RELEASE, VISIT https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/06/20/2691584/0/en/CWF-Announces-Canadian-Conservation-Achievement-Awards.html

AWIC IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2024 RCE Saskatchewan‘s Education for Sustainable Development Award! RCE Sask Awards are presented to applicants who meet specific criteria, as adjudicated by a panel of post-secondary Saskatchewan experts in sustainable development. Within this criteria, projects must promote one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The AWIC Summit directly addresses Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by actively working to close the gender gap within the conservation sector and empower women to take on leadership roles.
To view more, visit https://saskrce.ca/2024-rcesk-awards/