Reeta, KC 2024 This research paper explores the case study of the decentralization of gender roles and women’s participation in wildlife conservation at Banke National Park in West Nepal. The study examines how decentralization, within the framework of Nepal’s federal state, has brought transformative changes in the roles and engagement of women in conservation. Through qualitative methods such as interviews and observation, the research uncovers the evolving landscape of gender dy-namics, the challenges faced by women in conservation, and the profound influence of decentral-ization on these dynamics. The findings highlight that decentralization has acted as a catalyst for increased female participation in decision-making processes and active involvement in wildlife conservation at Banke National Park. Women have emerged as influential stakeholders in con-servation efforts, as they decentralize power and authority, giving local communities a greater say in their conservation initiatives. However, it is important to acknowledge that despite the positive impact of decentralization, challenges rooted in societal norms and stereotypes persist. The re-search underscores the need for ongoing dedication and policy support to achieve complete gen-der equality in the conservation sector in Nepal. application/pdf https://folia.unifr.ch/global/documents/329126 https://folia.unifr.ch/documents/329126/files/42_Reeta KC.pdf eng IFF info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.51363/unifr.diff.2024.42 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/issn/2813-5261 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY decentralization gender roles wildlife conservation Banke National Park Nepal women's par-ticipation gender equality info:eu-repo/classification/udc/34 Decentralization of Gender Equality in a Federal State : A Case Study on Wildlife Conservation at Banke National Park, West Nepal http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_18ws