In late 2020, Senegalese entrepreneur Awa Sene was struggling to keep her cold trade business afloat amidst setback after setback. Pandemic-related restrictions led to a sharp drop in sales, and equipment malfunctions put a further strain on her cash flow. She was at the point where she had no choice but to put her cold […]
There is no time to address the crises our planet and our people are facing. Yet, actions to tackle the climate crisis are still not enough. Solutions are inadequate and insufficient to bring about systemic change that can have a positive impact on everyone. The changes we have witnessed do not tell a different story, […]
by Sheila Oparaocha, Director at ENERGIA The multiple and severe crises we are facing present us with serious issues that require immediate action. Yet our current political and economic system fails to ensure an equal and sustainable future that benefits all. We need a just energy transition that not only puts people and the environment […]
Best side event at this conference! I felt like we were really given a platform to voice our thoughts and that our input was highly valued Bianca Garvin -Global Youth Ambassador for GAUC: Global Alliance of Universities on Climate Whilst the proportion of women in renewable energy jobs has increased in the last decade […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) and over 20 leaders from governments and international organizations gathered for the 2nd Meeting of the High-Level Coalition on Health and Energy on October 7, 2022 and called for action to increase climate resilience of health-care facilities and increase indoor air quality through sustainable energy. The Call to Action, focuses […]
In the countdown to 2030, it is more urgent than ever that we mobilize the necessary funding, partnerships, and policies to achieve clean cooking for all and accelerate progress toward global climate and development goals. From October 11-13, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and the government of Ghana will host the Clean Cooking Forum 2022 […]
As a joint learning product developed by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) in close collaboration with Gender Global Practice, this e-course, The Hidden Side of Energy Access 2.0: Applying a Gender Lens to Clean Cooking, aims to deepen key learnings from the introductory course and to highlight gender, a core aspect of the […]
To bridge the gender gaps throughout the energy supply chain and in decision-making groups, ENERGIA, EnDev, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), Hivos and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) launched the Gender and Energy Innovation Facility (GEIF) in July 2020. The Facility supported pilot projects in Kenya, Tanzania and Nepal that developed, tested and […]
To bridge the gender gaps throughout the energy supply chain and in decision-making groups, ENERGIA, EnDev, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), Hivos and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched the Gender and Energy Innovation Facility (GEIF) in July 2020. The Facility supports pilot projects in Kenya, Tanzania and Nepal that develop, test and […]
Pilot projects in Nepal provide insights into innovation on gender and energy To bridge the gender gaps throughout the energy supply chain and in decision-making, ENERGIA, EnDev, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), Hivos and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched the Gender and Energy Innovation Facility (GEIF) in July 2020. The Facility […]
Going digital to influence the next generation in gender and energy To bridge the gender gaps throughout the energy supply chain and in decision-making, ENERGIA, EnDev, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), Hivos and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched the Gender and Energy Innovation Facility (GEIF) in July 2020. The Facility supports […]
On occasion of “Sixth International Women Entrepreneur Trade Fair 2022” organized by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) Ms. Sarmila Tamang Lama has been honored for “being a source of inspiration for all women entrepreneurs by contributing to the economic growth of Nepal through the exemplary work done in the field of […]
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