Women: A Guardian of Planet Earth – A Review

Author(s)	Dr. JYOTI SURESH KAWALEKAR
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract Behind every lush field, clean river, and thriving forest, there's often an invisible yet powerful force tirelessly working to nurture, protect, and preserve the natural world—that force is woman. Whether as farmers, forest dwellers, water gatherers, seed savers, or community leaders, women across the world—especially in rural and indigenous communities—have historically held an intimate relationship with nature (FAO, 2020). This paper explores the multifaceted roles of women as custodians of ecological balance, highlighting their contributions to traditional environmental knowledge systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience (Agarwal, 2010; Shiva, 1989). It traces women's participation in environmental movements, such as the Chipko Movement and Green Belt Movement, and underscores how their leadership continues to shape sustainability policies (Bahuguna, Collected Interviews). In a world facing ecological crises, women’s perspectives are not just relevant—they are essential (UN Women, 2021).
Keywords	Keywords:Women empowerment; environmental sustainability; ecofeminism; conservation; climate change; biodiversity; sustainable development; green leadership; ecological responsibility; gender and environment
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.59382

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