The Gender and Energy Compact

🌟🌟COP29 Recap: Towards a Just Transition: Women in Energy and Climate Gender Day at #COP29 spotlighted the pivotal role of women in driving a just and inclusive energy transition. The Gender and Energy Compact co-convenors* and signatories organized a series of thought-provoking side events and dialogues, celebrating women’s leadership while addressing challenges and opportunities in the global shift to sustainable energy. 💡 For a full event recap, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekzEdX7C *Co-convenors: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition #GenderDay #COP29 #EnergyTransition #GenderEquality #WomenInEnergy

🌟 Apply Now: Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Programme 2025! 🌟 Co-convenors of Gender and Energy Compact: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition along with Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), is launching the fourth cohort of the Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Programme. This is your chance to transform your career in the clean cooking sector! The programme is designed to empower women with invaluable benefits, including: 🔹 Hands-on experience from seasoned professionals in the energy field 🔹 Career-enhancing activities tailored to your goals 🔹 Opportunities for personal and professional growth 🔹 A platform to cultivate strategic thinking and innovative ideas To apply as a mentee, you must meet the following criteria: ✅ Be a national from Africa, Asia, or Haiti, currently working in these regions ✅ Be a woman dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 7 ✅ Have 2-10 years of work experience in clean cooking If you meet this criteria, I would invite you to fill in the application form here: https://lnkd.in/eUUnQNWJ 🗓️ Application Deadline: December 13, 2024, 11:59 PM CET 📌 The programme is also looking for seeking senior professionals in the energy sector (especially those with clean cooking experience) to join us as mentors. Your guidance can make a significant impact on the next generation of women leaders. If you're interested, please complete the Mentor Datasheet here: https://lnkd.in/eaziZ-xA For any questions, feel free to reach out to info@globalwomennet.org ! 📨 Excited to welcome the next generation of clean cooking professionals who will drive change in the clean cooking sector! ✨ https://lnkd.in/ejpCiqvF #WomenInEnergy #CleanCooking #EnergyTransition #Mentorship #SDG7 #ApplyNow

Empowering Young Women: Innovative Energy Solutions for our Future Generation Date and Time: 21 November 2024 | 15:30 – 16:30 GMT +4 Location: UNIDO Pavilion, A7, Zone E Blue Zone Young female leaders play a crucial role in advancing the energy transition! Join the #GenderEnergyCompact at #COP29 to: 🔺 Explore the opportunities for greater engagement of young women in creating a sustainable energy future. 🔺Examine the structural and social barriers that restrict women’s participation in the sector and how they can be overcome 🔺Learn from young women who are leading technological innovations  🔺Showcase initiatives that educate their communities on responsible energy use and the benefits of the energy transition 🔺Pinpoint the financial opportunities available to help young women expand their energy projects Co-convenors of The Gender and Energy Compact: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Co-organizers: SDG7 Youth Constituency, UNIDO Cleantech Innovation, Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC), LDC Group on Climate Change, Energy Community

💡 ⚡ The Power of Finance: Women’s Leadership for a Just Energy Transition Date and Time: 21 November 2024 | 12:00 – 13:00 GMT +4 Location: UNIDO Pavilion, A7, Zone E, Blue Zone Co-organizers: G&E Compact Co-leads, GCIP, Energy Community Integrating gender perspectives into climate action and finance policies is critical, especially as women are disproportionally affected by climate change. The research underscores that integrating gender considerations into the energy value chain enhances productivity and economic outcomes. However, women-led SMEs face significant financial challenges, particularly in emerging and developing economies. Addressing these obstacles is essential for empowering women-led enterprises in clean energy and cleantech. Join the #GenderEnergyCompact at #COP29 to advocate for equal access to finance and capital for women entrepreneurs! 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtY5FXRJ  #genderequality #climatefinance #cleanenergy #climateaction #justtransition #women #equality #COP29 #SDG7 #SDG5 Co-organizers: UNIDO Cleantech Innovation and Energy Community Co-convenors of The Gender and Energy Compact: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

Join us at #COP29 for the session on "Women Leading the Change: Advocacy for a Just Energy Transition"! 🗓 Date and Time: 21 November 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 GMT +4 📍 Location: UNIDO Pavilion, A7, Zone E Blue Zone As we face one of the greatest threats of our time, it is imperative to empower women to be part of the climate solution. When equipped with the tools to lead, create, and innovate, women transform their communities and act as catalysts for change.  Together, we will: 🌟 Address the challenges and opportunities women face in attaining leadership roles 🌟 Uncover actionable strategies that promote their involvement in the energy transition 🌟 Promote best practices for fostering gender-responsive approaches 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYSh58Qm  #genderequality #climateaction #cleanenergy #cleantech #innovators #justtransition #women #equality #COP29 #SDG7 #SDG5 Co-organizers:  Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Women in Energy Pakistan and Oxford Policy Management Co-convenors of The Gender and Energy Compact: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

⚡ Towards a Just Transition: Women in Energy and Climate #Gender #equality in climate decision-making often remains overlooked, undermining effective climate action. Despite frameworks like the Paris Agreement emphasizing the importance of gender-responsive transitions to low-carbon economies, women’s participation in climate negotiations is still limited. Women, particularly in developing countries, play crucial roles in managing natural resources and building climate resilience. Yet, their involvement in sustainable energy planning is minimal, impeding progress towards inclusive growth. At #COP29, several events at the UNIDO Pavilion on Gender Day – November 21st – will explore these critical themes and showcase best practices for a sustainable and inclusive energy future. Join the #GenderEnergyCompact and our partners at #COP29 for engaging sessions on: 🌟 Session 1: The power of finance: Women’s Leadership for a just energy transition 🌟Session 2: Women Leading the Change: Advocacy for a Just Energy Transition 🌟Session 3: Empowering Young Women: Innovative Energy Solutions for our Future Generation 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZ5DXy5h *The Gender and Energy Compact co-coveners: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, UNIDO and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) #GenderEquality #ClimateFinance #WomenEmpowerment #COP29 Hivos

📢 Join us at #COP29 for a series of events and dialogues presented by The Gender and Energy Compact 🌎 The lack of gender equality in climate decision-making undermines effective climate action. Yet, women, particularly in developing countries, play a crucial role in managing natural resources and building climate resilience. This impedes progress towards inclusive growth and balance with the planet. The Gender and Energy Compact aims to steer the course towards a sustainable future by promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in climate action, sustainable energy, and a just energy transition. Join the #GenderEnergyCompact and our partners at #COP29 to explore these critical themes and showcase best practices for a sustainable and inclusive energy future. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZ5DXy5h #GenderEquality #COP29 #ClimateJustice #WomenEmpowerment *Co-Coveners of #GenderEnergyCompact: GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, UNIDO, ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Hivos

📢 Report Release: Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions: Designing for Fairness The International Energy Agency (IEA) Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions has released a report on "Designing for Fairness", which examines how clean energy policies can be formulated to promote greater affordability, equitable distribution of benefits and costs, and enhanced equity within energy systems. At the forefront of this initiative is The Gender and Energy Compact, co-convened by ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, which submitted crucial insights on advancing gender equality across these themes. The newly released document on the IEA website features the Compact's proactive work, which has acted as a catalyst in reinforcing efforts toward #GenderEquality and #Women’sEmpowerment in the energy sector. The next phase of the Commission’s work will focus on designing an implementation roadmap in collaboration with all members leading up to #COP30. *Co-convenors of The Gender and Energy Compact are: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)  📎 Report Access: https://lnkd.in/dPqWaciq

Exciting progress on #genderequality and sustainable #energy at the ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum in New York! The Gender and Energy Compact session, “Post-2030 Vision: Prioritizing Gender Indicators for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition for All,” brought together key stakeholders to discuss the crucial intersection of gender data and the energy transition. Key insights from our esteemed panelists: ☀️ Papa Seck (UN Women) shared that current data availability on gender-specific indicators stands at 56%. While this is a step forward, it highlights the need for continued efforts in this area. ☀️ Fanny Missfeldt-Ringius from ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program illuminated the potential of geospatial open-source data to enhance women's energy access, showcasing innovative solutions that can drive change. ☀️ Elizabeth Cecelski from ENERGIA presented an "Accountability Framework for a Gender-Just Energy Transition," highlighting the need for indicators across themes such as energy poverty, employment, entrepreneurship, and enabling environments. She called for partnerships to collect data, political support for these indicators, and annual progress communication to address gender gaps in the energy sector. ☀️ Kristian Holmberg from Sida reported that an impressive 70% of their projects now carry a gender tag, demonstrating a commitment to integrating gender considerations into development initiatives. ☀️ Katie Tobin from Women's Environment & Development Organization emphasized the importance of building on existing frameworks like the Beijing Platform for Action to ensure that our strategies are robust and inclusive. ☀️ Irene Giner-Reichl from GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition made a compelling case for including 100% of human talent in the energy transition, particularly advocating for scaling women's participation to address workforce gaps. This is essential as we face a skilled labor shortage in the energy sector. As we look ahead, it’s critical that we expand our definition of gender data to incorporate insights from local women’s organizations and increase both priority and funding for gender-environmental data. Energy transition strategies must be gender-responsive, and engaging youth as key allies will be vital to our success. With less than six years remaining until 2030, it’s imperative that we advocate for gender indicators in the post-2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda. The lack of specific gender indicators for #SDG7 undermines evidence-based decision-making and investment plans, which are essential for ensuring an inclusive energy transition. Join us in putting gender equality at the forefront of the sustainable energy future! Learn more about the Gender and Energy Compact: https://lnkd.in/dVn3bpEw Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy

🆕 🌟 We've just published a new blog post in our Women in the Spotlight series, sharing the journeys of women entrepreneurs & how they broke down barriers to build successful careers in #cleanenergy and cleantech.🌳 Meet Burcu Arikan co-founder of Myconom 🇹🇷. Together with Cem Dildar, she developed an innovative and environmentally friendly alternative to packaging. The road to secure financing was a challenging one. Supported by a network of financial institutions, entrepreneurs and advocacy groups, she made the choice and kept going. 💪 🚀 💡 Read her inspiring story ➡ https://lnkd.in/eVPq8YMe.