Gender gaps in SE Asia's forestry hinder women's access to resources. Despite challenges, communities recognize women's vital role in sustainable forestry. Women's awareness of forest product values, especially during food crises, highlights their crucial contribution to forest resilience and community well-being.

Countries that are home to the world's three major rainforests agreed on Saturday to cooperate to overcome deforestation and safeguard biodiversity but fell short of a concrete alliance to protect the vital carbon sinks.