Talamh Beo Gender Equality Plan (2026–2030)

Declaration of Commitment

Talamh Beo is committed to fostering a fair, inclusive, and gender-equal environment within the Irish agricultural landscape. We recognize that achieving food sovereignty and agroecological transition requires the active and equal participation of all genders. This plan serves as our formal commitment to dismantling structural barriers and ensuring that gender equality is a core pillar of our organisational culture, research, and advocacy.

Talamh Beo recognizes our society has adopted a patriarchal model of industrial extraction which has marginalized women’s contributions to the land. This plan aims to ensure that gender equality is not just a statistical goal (50/50 representation) but a transformative practice that informs policy, land access, and the agroecological transition.

Resourcing

Talamh Beo has designated a Gender Equality Officer to oversee the implementation and monitoring of this plan. We allocate resources, including staff time to support this role.

Monitoring and Training

The Gender Equality Officer will present an Annual Gender Equality Progress Report to the Board of Directors. This report will evaluate performance against the GEP’s key indicators (see Appendix) and will be used to adjust the plan for the following year.

Work-Life Balance and Organisational Culture

We ensure that the “Care Economy” is respected and we respect that our staff & members have lives and duties beyond their commitments to Talamh Beo; we support a healthy work-life balance by prioritising flexible scheduling and ensuring that caring commitments are never a barrier to leadership or participation in our movement.

Gender Balance in Leadership

• Maintain the 50/50 Mandate: Continue the constitutional requirement for 50/50 gender balance across all internal decision-making bodies and external representative roles.
• Youth Articulation: Maintain an open and welcoming space that encourages young women and non-binary individuals within Talamh Óg to take up leadership roles, ensuring the next generation of agroecological leaders is diverse.
• Amplify Visibility: Encourage women leadership & representation at all events, farm walks, media appearances as well as in educational & promotional content created by Talamh Beo.

Measures Against Gender-Based Violence

Talamh Beo operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment and gender-based violence. We maintain a clear code of conduct & respect protocol including a reporting mechanism to address any instances of sexism or bullying within the organisation or at public events. 

Commitments to External Partners

National Women’s Council (NWC): Actively participate in the Feminist Communities for Climate Justice project to link local food sovereignty with feminist climate action.
Global Solidarity: Commit to work with the European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC) to adopt the “Women’s Articulation” strategies at a local level in Ireland.