This project aims to promote gender equity in community-based fisheries management in Solomon Islands. It recognizes women's significant but undervalued contributions to fishing and seeks to mainstream gender considerations into national fisheries policy and management strategies. The project is building capacity on gender issues through training workshops and developing a gender mainstreaming strategy. It is using community-based resource management groups as an entry point to raise awareness of gender topics and encourage women's participation in decision making processes around local fisheries. Initial activities have included developing culturally appropriate training materials and conducting awareness programs in several village communities.