Event

The Impact of Pollution and Biodiversity Loss on Women

Online

June 4, 2025
12:00–1:30 PM ET

Public

Join the Commission for Environmental Cooperation for an inspiring conversation on the impact of pollution and biodiversity loss on women.

During this facilitated discussion, leading women experts will explore the deep connection between women and the environment. They’ll examine how environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme events affect women’s access to clean air, water, and food, and how these challenges directly impact their health and livelihoods.

Hear from experts from across North America and learn how supporting women and girls can contribute to the restoration and protection of communities and ecosystems, fostering health, resilience and more-sustainable local economies.

Join this conversation and discover how we can all drive positive change in our communities and across North America!

This webinar will be held in English and Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation provided in English, Spanish and French.

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CEC Event

Agenda

CEC Speaker

Gena Edwards
Vice President of Native Women's Association of Canada and President of Native Women's Association of British Columbia

Gena Edwards

Vice President of Native Women's Association of Canada and President of Native Women's Association of British Columbia

CEC Speaker
CEC Speaker

Rosalinda Helfand
Advisor to UN Women, Rio Conventions, and Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition

Rosalinda Helfand

Advisor to UN Women, Rio Conventions, and Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition

CEC Speaker
CEC Speaker

Amelia Arreguin
Coordinator of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Women's Caucus

Amelia Arreguin

Coordinator of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Women's Caucus

CEC Speaker
CEC Speaker

Michelle Benzing
UN Women Gender, Climate, Peace and Security Programme Analyst, Peace, Security and Resilience Unit

Michelle Benzing

UN Women Gender, Climate, Peace and Security Programme Analyst, Peace, Security and Resilience Unit

CEC Speaker
CEC Speaker

Jessica Trowbridge
Research scientist, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment

Jessica Trowbridge

Research scientist, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment

CEC Speaker

Contact

Micaela Martinez
Environmental Justice Officer