In the framework of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy (ENERGIA), and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) will co-host two events at the COP26 on November, 9 to catalyze action towards gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2021 | 12:30 – 13:30 GMT @ SDG 7 Pavilion
Enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment to accelerate a just, inclusive and climate resilient energy transition
During this side event, we will hear voices from women energy users, producers, distributors, entrepreneurs and leaders in the energy sphere. Championing countries, signatories and supporters of the Gender and Energy Compact will outline action areas that need to be addressed for enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. Please find the invitation to the event attached.
You are invited to join virtually or in person.
Register here: https://webapp.spotme.com/welcome/secaa21
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 | 15:00 – 17:30 GMT @ Virtual Gender Market Place
Presentation of the Gender and Energy Compact
At the Virtual Gender Market Place, you will have another opportunity to learn about the Gender and Energy Compact. We will discuss how to catalyse individual and collaborative action to accelerate a just, inclusive and sustainable energy transition, in which both women and men can equally lead, participate and benefit.
The event is virtual and you can register here: https://indico.un.org/event/1000297/
Download the Gender and Energy Compact here.
For more information about the Compact, please read here.
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