Category: Opportunities

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…

  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…

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) /…