Kumari et al.(2019) mention the Indian government's efforts in increasing women's

participation and leadership in forest conservation agendas. The authors go on to

explain that "this understanding of the role of women in the local-level conservation

measures...has aided in improving the management of forest in rural regions of the

country" (p. 13). What is the relationship between gender inclusivity and

environmental policymaking, particularly in developing countries? What

are the benefits of female participation?