What are the Ashden Awards? The Ashden Awards boost outstanding climate solutions. For more than 20 years our awards have backed radical ideas delivering lower emissions and a fairer world, with grants and development support on offer to winners and finalists. Now, in a pivotal year for the future of our planet, we want to […]
In order to advance the role of women as agents of change in society and promote best practices within the sector, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Global Women’s Network for Energy Transition (GWNET), are teaming up to launch a mentorship program for women working in the area of […]
Region: Worldwide Office: The Hague Hours: 32 Application deadline: December 7, 2020 About ENERGIA Established in 1996, ENERGIA, the International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, is an informal network that brings together institutions and individuals, to work towards a shared vision that “women and men have equal and equitable access to, and control […]
Date issued: July 29, 2020 Deadline for submission of proposals: August 31, 2020 In partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, IDRC is pleased to launch a call for action research proposals on Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) – East Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia, Kenya, […]
Gender diversity drives innovation, opens new pathways for technology deployment, brings valuable perspectives to social and economic development and provides a richer pool of talent for key and emerging industries. In the landscape of global issues requiring strong leadership and a skilled workforce, few areas are as critical as the transition to a sustainable […]
Lights on Women publishes short articles addressing topical energy & climate issues to shine a light on the expertise, publications and projects of women in the field, making their contributions visible to the energy community worldwide. Submit your proposal for a short article addressing topical energy, climate and sustainability issues to be published on the […]
The 2nd Lights on Women Scholarship by the FSR offers four scholarships to women pioneering innovative energy solutions, research and initiatives that accelerate the energy transition. The Lights on Women initiative is offering four scholarships to women around the world pioneering innovative energy solutions, research and initiatives that accelerate the energy transition. The annual Lights on Women scholarship aims to support […]
The U.S. C3E Awards recognize mid-career women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. C3E Ambassadors select the winners, and these remarkable Awardees are recognized for their work at the C3E Symposium each year. For additional information, view the Nominations FAQs. AWARD ELIGIBILITY WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR AWARD NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS? Nomination […]
The first ever Global LEAP Awards Electric Pressure Cookers Competition officially opened for nominations on 28 January 2020. Nominations will be accepted until 27 March 2020. The 2020 Global LEAP Awards will recognize high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable electric pressure cookers that are appropriate for use in underserved markets, including weak-grid areas where grid connections […]
In continued efforts to implement the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Ten Year Strategy (2013-2022), the High 5 Agenda as well as New Deal on Energy, and the Gender Strategy (2014-2018), the AfDB is seeking the recruitment of a consultant to support its work program required to implement the Bank’s key gender, energy and climate change […]
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 […]
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