The Sustainable Development Program advocates for the inclusion of a gender perspective, women's empowerment, and a rights-based approach in environmental and sustainable development decision-making.  Current and upcoming program areas include:

• National-level advocacy on gender and climate change in select developing countries.
  
  
• Public awareness campaign on US re-engagement in global climate change negotiations.
  
  
• Implementation of UNEP's (United Nations Environment Program) Global Gender Plan of Action.
  
  
• Advocacy on strengthened environment and sustainable development governance in the context of United Nations reform.
  
  
• Integration of a gender perspective in global environment and sustainable development policy bodies, including Multilateral Environmental Agreements, the UNEP Governing Council, and the Commission on Sustainable Development.