Webinar: International Perspectives on Gender Equality – Swedish and Finnish Forestry

(CEST)

During this webinar, we will explore international perspectives on gender equality in the forestry sector. Creating a more inclusive forestry sector is essential for attracting new talent, strengthening the workforce and ensuring a sustainable future for the industry.

Speakers:

Heli Kymäläinen, Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Eastern Finland, will present findings from the Finnish study Females as Forest Machine Operators.

Venla Kaplas, Senior Adviser for Skills and Education at the Finnish Forest Industries Federation, will share insights into the current situation regarding equality in Finland.

Stephen Wyatt, Professor at the Université de Moncton, Canada, will present the work of IUFRO’s ForGEDI Task Force.

Join us for an engaging discussion on gender equality in forestry!