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Gender equality doesn’t just make good business sense; it’s key to delivering infrastructure that works for everyone. This report sets out theories of change to enable gender-inclusive investment in urban development, transport, energy, and sanitation. It shows how focusing on women’s needs, expanding their decision-making role, and raising stakeholder understanding can deliver inclusive, sustainable infrastructure. Read more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gd28aexi

Climate, Gender And Innovation Are Top Priorities For FAO-North America Collaboration. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu emphasizes the critical importance of climate action, gender equality, and innovation as top priorities guiding collaboration between Canada, the United States, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Learn more about the visionary goals shaping the future of global food security and sustainability. Join the conversation and explore how these priorities are driving positive change for our planet. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3UoOYFV #FlavorWiki #FAO #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #Innovation #GlobalFoodSecurity

✍ Crafting an effective #JustTransition plan requires careful evaluation. This new tool helps stakeholders assess their plans against key #sustainability criteria. 💡 How does it work? The tool draws upon 11 internationally recognised core principles—including economic diversification, gender equality, climate commitment and stakeholder engagement—essential for a robust #JustEnergyTransition plan. 🚦 What comes next? A series of traffic-light indicators help you review the performance of a JET plan against these core principles. 🌏 Initially developed by WWF as an EU-focused framework, the tool has been revised for broader international use by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and WWF. It is designed to support policy-makers, planners, implementation agencies, and other stakeholders as they draw up complex, region-specific just transition plans. Access the assessment tool now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtFQ79Hq #JETplans #EnergyTransition #ClimateJustice #GIZ #WWF

Nordic nations still lead but Sub-Saharan Africa are making progress in Robeco's latest Country Sustainability Ranking. Also discover how renewable energy and gender equality contribute to economic growth. #ESG #RenewableEnergy #Investing https://ro-be.co/4yhbb72k

Happening today: #OECDgender Forum on Navigating Global Transitions. Gender inequalities can hinder women's access to the opportunities spanning from major transformations such as digitalisation, the transition to sustainable energy, and the shift towards sustainable and green growth. Join us to discover #OECDgender discussions on equality around green, energy, and digital transitions ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wKCmH

Does gender equality matters for sustainability? While men and women must work hand in hand to confront the environmental challenges of our time, considerations of gender and environment are crucial to our ability to achieve a just and sustainable future. Gender inequalities, such as weak rights to own land and reduced access to energy, water and sanitation facilities for women, have a negative impact on human health, the environment and sustainable development. Therefore, mainstreaming gender into the global environmental agenda is essential to strive for a healthier planet for all.

Do you want to learn more about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies from companies in the off-grid renewable energy sector? 💡 Our latest document offers exemplary CSR policies from companies like ATEC, BURN, Pawame (now known as Ignite Power) Pollinate Group, and VITALITE Senegal, developed under the SDG7 Results programme. 📄 Covering key themes such as health and safety, environment, gender equality, and more, these policies provide inspiration and practical guidance! Dive in to discover how these companies are driving positive change and shaping a sustainable future. 🌍 #CSR #RenewableEnergy #SDG7

Probably the best way for companies in the off-grid renewable energy sector to improve their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is by learning from their peers. Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development gathered and compiled lessons and experiences from different companies in the portfolio of SDG7 Results, supported by Inclusive Green Growth Department. #SDG7

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JA Solar Signs UN Women’s Empowerment Principles JA Solar officially signed the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. The company will integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into its own strategy and operations, identifying relevant sustainable development goals related to the company and its value chain, and actively responsive actions to accelerate progress. By promoting gender equality and enhancing the empowerment of all women, JA Solar adheres to gender equality and equal pay for equal work, fully protecting the rights and interests of female employees and fostering an equal workplace environment. JA Solar adheres to the principles of openness, fairness and impartiality in employment, and strictly […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/deHnZ6xS #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #jasolar #renewableenergy #sustainabledevelopment #unsustainabledevelopmentgoals #unwomen