While gender equality is undeniably important in all spheres of life, its direct impact on achieving environmental sustainability might not be as straightforward as it seems. The relationship involves complex social, economic, and political factors. Achieving gender equality can contribute to better environmental sustainability through various pathways such as increased education levels among women, leading to better family planning and lower population growth rates, which can reduce pressure on environmental resources. However, it is one of many critical links in a vast chain of factors necessary for true environmental sustainability.
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