ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP: INSIGHTS FROM INDONESIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES

Abstract

This study explores women’s leadership in Indonesia’s environmental and resource governance through a Systematic Conceptual Review (SCR) of 78 sources published between 2010 and 2024. Using NVivo and manual coding, the review applied defined inclusion criteria and quality assessment to synthesise scholarly, policy, and case-based evidence. Findings reveal persistent structural, cultural, and institutional barriers but also highlight women’s growing contributions to inclusive and sustainable governance. Comparative analysis with ASEAN and global contexts identifies key indicators, representation, policy integration, and leadership pathways, showing that quotas alone are insufficient without systemic reforms, mentorship pipelines, and gender-responsive governance. Strengthening women’s leadership is thus central to advancing SDG 5, environmental stewardship, and equitable human development in Indonesia.