By Elizabeth Cecelski, Senior Technical Adviser ENERGIA, on behalf of the co-convenors of the Gender and Energy Compact** – ENERGIA, GWNET, UNIDO, SE4ALL – and UN Women With only six years remaining until the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress has been too slow, especially on gender equality, according to UN Women’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Achieving global climate goals and SDG7 mandates the equitable inclusion of women in the energy sector. Research underscores that integrating gender considerations into the energy value chain enhances productivity and economic outcomes. However, women-led SMEs still face significant financial challenges, particularly in emerging economies. Addressing these obstacles is essential for empowering women-led enterprises in clean […]