The Methodological Guide on Mainstreaming Gender in Environmental Assessments is a document designed to help environmental assessment experts and gender specialists effectively integrate gender considerations into environmental and social impact assessments, as well as strategic environmental assessments.

Objective and Target Audience of the guide:

• Objective: This guide aims to structure gender questioning and to integrate gender analysis into all stages of environmental assessments. It is a practical tool for development actors and experts in environmental assessment.
• Target audience: It is intended for experts in environmental assessment, gender specialists, public administration officials responsible for planning policies and programs, as well as field agents involved in the implementation of projects.

Contents and Methodology of the guide:

• Content: The guide proposes a methodological approach to integrate gender into the various stages of environmental and social impact studies (ESIA) and strategic environmental assessments (SEAs). It includes tools such as grids for crossing gender and environmental issues, lists of key questions for gender integration, and matrices for SEA and EIA.
• Methodology: The authors drew on a literature review and case analysis, as well as on personal experiences of over 25 years in strategic environmental assessment and environmental and social impact study.

Partnerships and Guide Development:

• Partnerships: The guide was developed through collaboration between several institutions, including the Institut de la Francophonie for Sustainable Development (IFDD), the International Francophone Secretariat for Environmental Assessment (SIFÉE), and the “Gender in Action” group.
• Elaboration: It was written by a team of researchers and international experts, coordinated by the Aube Nouvelle University in Burkina Faso.

In summary, this guide is an essential tool for those who want to incorporate gender considerations into environmental assessment processes, thereby contributing to a more equitable and sustainable approach to development.