GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition

🎉 Presenting the Third Cohort the 2024 Women in Energy Storage Mentoring Program! We're honoured to introduce the 21 women selected for the third edition of this mentoring program, which is committed to empowering women working in energy storage! These talented junior and mid-career professionals represent 17 countries, making this a truly international cohort! 🌎🤝 To learn more about the participants, see: https://lnkd.in/drk7v7_Q . Over the next few months, each mentee will be paired with a dedicated mentor for monthly one-on-one sessions. These pairings are carefully made based on the mentees' individual career aspirations. The cohort will also engage in online networking events and knowledge-sharing webinars covering energy storage and professional development. We can't wait to see the progress these women will make! The Women in Energy Storage mentoring program is organised by the Secretariat of the Energy Storage Partnership - hosted by the The World Bank's ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program - and the GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition. The initiative is designed to accelerate the careers of women in junior/middle management positions in the energy storage field, support their pathway to leadership positions and foster a global network of mentorship. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dgZiGtfZ #WomeninEnergyStorage #WomenInEnergy #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Mentorship #FemaleEmpowerment #EnergyStorage #WomenLeaders

⚡New Study on the Impact of Women’s Energy Networks 🌍🔍 GWNET is pleased to share a study on women’s energy networks, whose research we supported through our participation in an interview. Titled "Assessment of the Role of Women’s Networks in Promoting Gender Equality, Women’s Leadership Development, and Knowledge Sharing Within the Energy Industry Globally," this study was conducted by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s Sector Network Transport, Environment, Energy, and Water in Asia (TUEWAS ) in collaboration with an expert from EEN Vietnam. The research explores the effectiveness of such networks worldwide in advancing gender equality, leadership development, and knowledge sharing within the sector. The research also sets out best practices and recommendations for both emerging and existing networks aiming to enhance their operations and impact. Read it here: https://bit.ly/40ClrwN Below is a factsheet summarising the study's key takeaways. #WomenInEnergy #WomenEnergyNetworks #TUEWAS #GIZ #EENVietnam

GWNET is proud to share The Gender and Energy Compact's statement for International Day of Clean Energy. Learn more about the Compact and its mission to empower women in sustainable energy here: https://lnkd.in/dVn3bpEw https://lnkd.in/dWFWU5Gb #SDG7 #InternationalCleanEnergyDay #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition

⚡🌍 Don't miss this eye-opening opinion piece: “Post-2030 Vision: Prioritizing Gender Indicators for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition” With just six years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress on gender equality remains alarmingly slow, as indicated by UN Women’s recent Gender Snapshot 2024. Meanwhile, despite the strong interrelation between gender and sustainable energy, #SDG7 - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all - does not have a clear gender indicator. What steps can we take to address these gaps beyond 2030? Explore the challenges and opportunities in this insightful article. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evBbrS7F The opinion piece is written by Elizabeth Cecelski, Senior Technical Adviser at ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, in collaboration with UN Women and co-convenors of the The Gender and Energy Compact co-convenors (GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, UNIDO, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)). #SDG7 #GenderAndEnergy #InclusiveEnergy #2030Agenda #SustainableDevelopment #JustTransition

💚🌍 January 26th marks International Clean Energy Day!   On this occasion, we reflect on the urgent need for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy (SDG 7) — a necessity for a sustainable future and an enabler for reaching many other SDGs.   For GWNET, this day is also a reminder of the critical importance of including women in the energy transition. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and resilience in the energy sector, and that it is essential for women's voices to be amplified in energy and climate discussions. With less than 1/3 of women in the global renewable energy workforce and a growing future job market in this area, we need to attract more women to the sustainable energy sector and empower them in energy.   As part of our mission to champion gender equality, we are proud to nurture a vibrant network of 4,600+ female energy professionals from 150+ countries, fostering opportunities for connection and professional growth. Through advocacy campaigns, supporting research on the gender-energy nexus, and running mentoring programmes, we remain committed to uplifting women who are reshaping the energy transition. Join the GWNET network today! See here to learn about our work and become a member (free and open to all women working in energy): https://lnkd.in/djTsDgEn   #InternationalCleanEnergyDay #SDG7 #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #DiversityAndInclusion #GWNET

We are delighted to feature Ruth Wambui Wambugu in our GWNET Member Spotlight! Passionate about advancing sustainable energy, Ruth previously took part in the Women in Clean Cooking Mentoring Programme, which is run by GWNET, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA). As Membership & Partnerships Officer at the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK), she remains committed to promoting clean cooking as a means to achieve equitable energy access and improve communal livelihoods. In 2025, she will focus on helping CCAK member companies scale their operations through targeted advocacy, market access initiatives, and strategic partnerships to maximise their impact. Ruth also has been a vocal supporter of women in energy. Indeed, in a recent interview on the Credo Voices Podcast, Ruth criticised harmful gender stereotypes and championed women’s empowerment across all spheres of life. In her message to other women, she says “Do not be afraid to take up space and define your niche early in life. Grow together, work collaboratively, and pursue a common vision.” #WomenInEnergy #Cleancooking #EnergyTransition

🚨 Deadline Extended to January 24th! 🚨 The application deadline for the Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentorship Programme has been extended! Don’t miss this chance to join a transformative 12-month journey designed to empower women energy professionals across the SADC region. This initiative is brought to you by GWNET in collaboration with SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with funding support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). Apply now and find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/dUQtDVz3 #WomenInEnergy #WomenInRenewables #EnergyTransition #SADCWomen #WomenEmpowerment

We're excited to kick off 2025 with some big news!🤩 GWNET’s Executive Director, Christine Lins, has been unanimously approved to join the Steering Group of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s 2025 Coalition for Action. 💚🌍This appointment underscores GWNET’s contributions to advancing the global energy transition. In her new role, Christine will play a key part in shaping the Coalition’s 2025 agenda and enhancing efforts to achieve our shared vision of a sustainable energy future. #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy

⏳Deadline this week - January 19th! There’s only a few days left to apply for the Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentorship Programme!   Don’t miss out on your chance to join a 12-month transformative mentoring programme dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy professionals across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.   📌 Learn more about the requirements and application process here: https://lnkd.in/dKGqDNhV 🗓️ Deadline: 19th January 2025, 23:59 PM Central African Time #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #WomenInRenewables

Introducing the Class of 2024 of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program!💚🤩 It is an honour to present the 20 exceptional women chosen for the latest #WomenInWind program! From Kenya to the Philippines, Colombia to Egypt, the participants come from all corners of the world, and work across various divisions of wind energy. Over the coming months, the candidates will take part in an intensive professional development journey, including working with their individual mentors as well as engaging in online trainings and workshops. 🌍⚡Now in its sixth edition, the Global Women in Wind Leadership program strives to advance the careers of women in wind energy, thereby encouraging a more inclusive and innovative energy transition. The initiative is led collaboratively by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET). We cannot wait to share more updates about the Class of 2024! In the meantime, you can learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dZDgGgzB Alisha Raghoonanan Amatulzaahra Sanwari America Zelada Andressa Santiso Fernanda Guedes Juliana Diniz Kaarinah Luvango Katiuska Sánchez Lalitha P Mahalingam Marcella Pinheiro Lazar Maridol Yabut Nancy Taha Paola Andrea Bautista Duarte Renata Ferreira Samantha Carmona Sasirekha Murugan Shanthini MS Sophia Saldanha Biondi Assumpção Tuna Kerman Xiolesmy A. #RenewableEnergy #DiversityInEnergy #WomenInLeadership #WindEnergy