GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition

Happening today!🥳 Don't miss this special webinar by The Gender and Energy Compact, which reflects on 30 years of Gender-advancement for an inclusive energy future. For all details - including the webinar link - see the post below.

Last week, The Gender and Energy Compact and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) jointly organised a special session at the #SEforALLForum dedicated to empowering women in clean energy. Check out the post below for all the details! https://lnkd.in/dZfqjJ-m #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #WomenInRenewables #SustainableEnergy #SEforAllForum2025

🎉 Sharing on behalf of the The Gender and Energy Compact 🎉 Join The Gender and Energy Compact at the #CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum for “Reflecting on 30 Years of Gender-Advancement for an Inclusive Energy Future”! 📅 Date: March 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT 📍 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dKxcbtXS 🔑 Session Context: As we mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (#Beijing30), significant strides have been made towards gender equality in the energy sector. From highlighting the critical link between gender equality and energy access to advocating for women’s economic empowerment in the energy transition, the journey has been transformative. However, with just five years left until SDG 2030, we still face challenges in addressing women’s specific energy needs. This session will reflect on the progress made, while addressing the gaps that remain in gender-inclusive energy policies, women’s leadership, sex-disaggregated data for informed decisions, and the urgent call to tackle energy poverty. 🎤 Featured Speakers include: • Context Setting: Irene Giner-Reichl (GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition) • Keynote Address: Ginette Azcona (UN Women) • Opening Remarks: Sheila Oparaocha (ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy) • Prioritizing Gender Indicators: Elizabeth Cecelski (ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy) • Member States’ Intervention: Gisela Strand (Sida) • Catalyzing Gender-Inclusive Financing: Mara Dolan (Women's Environment & Development Organization) • Call for Action: Martin Niemetz (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs) Let's come together to build partnerships and advance #gender-#inclusive energy solutions. Stay tuned for more updates! Gender and Energy Compact Co-conveners: ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, UNIDO, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) #CSW69 #Beijing+30 #GenderEquality #EnergyTransition #InclusiveEnergy #SDG2030 #EnergyForAll #WomenInEnergy #Empowerment

Watch the recording of our IWD webinar! Last week, GWNET teamed up with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to host a special online event in celebration of International Women's Day. Christine Lins moderated a panel discussion which focused on how the transition to renewable energy systems can strengthen female empowerment as well as diversity and inclusion. Big thanks to our panelists: Ellen von Zitzewitz, Rosilena Lindo Riggs, Sunita Dubey, Bertha Dlamini, EMBA, CPRP and Filagot Woldeselassie. Special thanks to Celia García-Baños López for the fantastic organisation! To watch the webinar recording, see here: https://lnkd.in/dvbr7CRs #IWD2025 #IWD #WomenInEnergy #GWNET #IRENA #AccelerateAction

Looking for some inspiration?🤩 In the spirit of IWD, we are sharing a throw-back article about the Gender and Youth Focal Point Network! Founded by Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) - which is hosted by UNIDO - the network aims to strengthen gender equality and intergenerational equity, as well as empower of women and youth. Read up here: https://lnkd.in/dJbyRb4a Thanks to Katharina Proestler for the article! #IWD #YouthEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment

Celebrating our Women in Wind! 🌬️ 💙 https://lnkd.in/dmrsXhy3

Looking for some inspiration today? Then tune into this exciting IWD event that GWNET is organising with IRENA. 🎉 For all information and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gysry22Z https://lnkd.in/dBA73zPR

Last week, GWNET had the honour of participating in the SADC Sustainable Energy Week Conference in Gaborone, Botswana. Under the theme "Accelerating Sustainable Energy Solutions for an Energy-Secure SADC Region," the event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with regional energy experts and leaders, as well as to highlight our new project, Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region. This project is run by GWNET in partnership with SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). Our Communications Officer, Nandini Venkata, had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion organised by Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC), focusing on accelerating clean cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa through the development of regional markets and supply chains. She also participated in a panel led by Shamil Tumisang Agosi, exploring initiatives to empower youth, women, and entrepreneurs in the energy transition. As an organisation dedicated to empowering women in the energy transition, one of the biggest highlights of the week was seeing inspiring women sharing their thoughts on advancing sustainable energy solutions. This includes Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lesego Chombo, Botswana’s Minister of Youth and Gender, and H.E. Ambassador Romana Königsbrun. A big thank you to the conference organisers for facilitating these important discussions and to the speakers for their valuable insights. Kornelia Silishebo Kudakwashe (Kuda) Ndhlukula Hyacinth Elayo Yunus Alokore CEA® CIEP® CECRF Karen Gibson (Giffard) SELMA FESTUS Nokokure Kangootui Valentina Guido Manfred Buerstmayr Asteria Markus Fatouma Hanini Linda Moseki Johan van den Berg Noah Asinge Martin Lugmayr Marinette Gaillon #2024sadcsew #energysecuresadc #GWNET #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition

Celebrating women in hydropower!⚡🌊 Don't miss this great blog article by International Hydropower Association (IHA), where Helen Barbour-Bourne, National Hydropower Sector Lead, GHD shares her story. https://lnkd.in/ddZ7DQCT

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. On this day, GWNET celebrates the women in our lives as well as recognises those who fought for the rights we enjoy today. This year’s IWD theme, Accelerate Action, reminds us that investing in women and girls is vital to driving solutions for a more just and sustainable world. Here the GWNET team members share their thoughts on why gender equality is essential for progress. GWNET aims to advance the global energy transition by empowering women in energy through interdisciplinary networking, advocacy, training, and mentoring. See here to join our network: https://lnkd.in/dNi-yFc Christine Lins Eva Hauser Natalia Weber Nandini Venkata Irene Giner-Reichl #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #IWD #WomenInEnergy #GWNET #EnergyTransition #WomenInRenewables #FemaleEmpowerment