As part of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference, the virtual side event “Waves of Change: Women’s and Youth Leadership in the Renewable Energy Ocean Economy” was held on 12 June 2025. Co-hosted by the Government of Cabo Verde and co-organized by UNIDO, CCREEE, the Gender and Energy Compact, and the GN-SEC, the event brought together government leaders, […]
By Alexa Charouhis The United Nations Oceans Conference held in Nice, France this week, has been billed as our last best chance to protect the oceans, slow climate change, and save the planet. With the pressure on to deliver unprecedented action, 170 nation representatives, 60 Heads of State, 2000 scientists, and 15,000 business and community […]
By Milena Megrè The energy transition is often measured through technical data focused on climate targets, installed gigawatts, technological innovations, and energy source distribution. However, there are lives, homes, and people behind every piece of data. This data often overlooks the realities of women and youth, who are disproportionately affected by climate change yet excluded […]
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 […]