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  •   The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) is calling for women from across Africa’s renewable energy sector to submit applications for funding for projects. Eligibility criteria: Majority women-owned or led private sector entities that have a renewable energy project under development; and/or Private sector entities or projects whose focus is to promote economic empowerment of […]

  • Applications open: 4 Nov 2019 Applications close: 11 Dec 2019 We have just a few years to avert climate catastrophe, and every wasted month makes the challenge ahead far more difficult. Failed energy systems of the past have left 840 million people without access to electricity, and the rest heavily reliant on a fossil fuel burning, carbon-heavy […]

  •   Region: Worldwide Office: Global Office, The Hague Hours: Apply before: August 10, 2019 Internship context The Hivos Global Office in The Hague is offering an internship opportunity starting in September to gain experience in developing (online) communication strategies and strengthening media relations within the Strategy, Communication and Innovation Unit (SCI). At the heart of […]

  •   The WLPGA is delighted to announce the launch of the Woman of the Year Award and Young Woman of the Year Award 2019. The deadline for submissions is 31 August, in just a few weeks, so please do not miss this opportunity to nominate your colleagues, or even yourself! This year WLPGA have two […]

  •   The Clean Cooking Alliance (Alliance) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (WEYA) Award are now open. This annual award recognizes outstanding female leaders in the household energy sector who are advancing clean cooking solutions in emerging markets. The 2019 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year will receive: […]

  • The gender digital divide Digital technology is revolutionizing the word by providing access to information, finance and networks — all of which are necessary for women to reach their full economic potential and create more self-reliant communities. Today, 1.7 billion women in low- and middle-income countries still do not own mobile phones. The internet user […]

  •     Unit: Global Programme Governance and Rights US, Gender Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Washington, DC, area preferred; (reporting to IUCN Washington DC Office, Washington D.C., United States of America) Reporting to: Communications Officer / Senior Gender Programme Manager Expected start date / end date: ASAP (by 15 April) / […]

  •   The U.S. C3E Awards recognize mid-career women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. The awards, underwritten by MITEI, the Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy, and Texas A&M Energy Institute, are made in eight categories (Advocacy, Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, International, Law & Finance, and Research) at the annual symposium. Each […]

  •     EEP Africa is currently opening a new gender-themed Call for Proposals. This call is focused on promoting leadership and economic opportunities for women across the clean energy sector. EEP Africa is seeking applications that propose innovative approaches to gender inclusion while also supporting core business objectives and growth. Projects will be evaluated based on […]

  •     GWNET is currently launching the second round of the its Mentoring Programme for women in junior and middle management positions. The mentoring programme will last for 12 months and start in March 2019. The programme will run as an on-line programme. GWNET’s mentoring-programme will have a web-based kick-off meeting which allows for the interaction of […]

  •   The World Bank has advertised a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for a Field Study on Quantifying and Measuring Climate, Health and Gender Co-Benefits from Clean Cooking Interventions. To build the field experience and evidence of quantifying climate, health, and gender co-benefits from clean cooking interventions, the World Bank seeks to hire a […]