On Gender Day at COP29, the Gender and Energy Compact co-convenors and signatories organized a series of side events and dialogues on women’s empowerment and leadership in the energy transition. Read on for a recap of four vibrant and inspiring events. The power of finance: Women’s Leadership for a just energy transition This event was […]
A series of events and dialogues at COP29 featured by the Gender and Energy Compact 18 November 2024, SDG 7 Global South Pavilion, G12a, Blue Zone 21 November 2024, UNIDO Pavillion, A7 Blue zone Gender equality in climate decision-making often remains overlooked, undermining effective climate action. Despite frameworks like the Paris Agreement emphasizing the […]
My name is Burcu Arıkan, and I am the co-founder of Myconom from Türkiye. At Myconom, we produce and design composite materials using mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste. Our products are an alternative to plastic styrofoam, mostly used in packaging. On top of its sustainability benefits, Myconom products are adaptable to various industries. Journey into […]
I am the founder of Davitex Neo SRL, a company that produces clothing for premature babies in an innovative way that helps to reduce the textile sector’s environmental footprint. Journey into the Sustainable Energy/Climate Sector The fashion industry has become one of the biggest sources of pollution on the planet. The latest […]
Date: September 27, 2024 Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EST Location: 211 East 46th St, New York For in person participation, register here For online attendance, click here (max. 300) As an important contribution to the 2024 ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum, the side event “Post-2030 Vision: Prioritizing Gender Indicators for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition […]
I am Büşra Yılmaz from Türkiye. My educational background is in pharmacy, and now I am a candidate for a master’s degree in biotechnology. It is during the first years of my bachelor’s degree that I became drawn to entrepreneurs and their innovative methods. Journey into the Sustainable Energy/Climate Sector One day while browsing the […]
My name is Matsepiso Majoro, Co-Founder of Mahalseli Energy – a renewable energy company in Lesotho providing solar off-grid solutions for rural electrification, solar thermal, and water supply. Journey into the Sustainable Energy/Climate Sector In 2023, my company launched an innovative and accessible solar pay-as-you-go business model, which provides access to basic […]
I am Lesley Mukwada, Founder of The Chemistry Solutions Company, based in Cape Town, South Africa. I hold a Master’s degree in Polymer Science and have ten years of experience in the water sector, focusing on water quality and availability challenges. Journey into the Sustainable Energy/Climate Sector My journey began in 2013 when I […]
I am Charnté Marthinus from South Africa, currently serving as the Customer Success and Operations Manager at SmartView Technology. My career path has been driven by a passion for technology and its potential to positively impact pressing environmental challenges. This passion led me to SmartView, where I merge my technical expertise with a commitment to […]
I’m Sidikat Folami, a textile waste transformer proudly from Nigeria, where my journey into sustainable innovation began with a deep-seated passion for textile waste management. As a seasoned dressmaker and textile contractor with over 16 years of experience, I’ve always been attuned to the environmental impact of fashion waste. This concern led me to an […]