Category: Blog
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An interview with Matsepiso Majoro, Co-founder of Mahalseli Energy
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…
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An interview with Lesley Mukwada, founder of The Chemistry Solutions Company
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…
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An interview with Charnté Marthinus, SmartView Technology
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…
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An interview with Sidikat A. Folami, co-founder of FabriThread-Cycle Initiative,
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…
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Gender and Energy Compact series: Women in the spotlight
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…
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Gender-inclusive financing for women entrepreneurs
The following briefing presents several key points of convergence that emerged from an hour-long coffee session amongst expert speakers, intending to tackle the financial gap for women entrepreneurs in clean energy and other cleantech areas. The session was organized on June 6th, as side event during the UNIDO Cleantech Days 2024. It aimed at drawing…