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In 2025, the African Development Bank, with support from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) under the Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP), has developed a series of Country Diagnostic Studies on Gender and Renewable Energy for Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Lesotho, Madagascar, and Malawi. These studies aim to strengthen the integration of gender equality in national energy strategies…

This paper highlights women’s crucial role in the renewable energy sector, both on-grid and off-grid, and the impact of gender equality on universal energy access. Since 2006, ARE has led in the coordination between private sector, international cooperation and development support programs. Based on this experience, we present key recommendations for companies and funding partners…

Energy lies at the heart of sustainable development and climate action. Clean, affordable, and reliable energy powers hospitals, schools, jobs, and economic transformation. It drives opportunity, fosters social inclusion, and protects our planet for generations to come. This compilation of SDG7 Policy Briefs provides timely insights and recommendations to accelerate progress on sustainable energy, highlighting…

How to Apply a Gender Lens to the Evaluation of Off-Grid Solar Investments This is a sector-specific diagnostic guide to support investors and fund managers to identify existing and future opportunities for gender-smart investing in the off-grid solar (OGS) sector. The guide focuses on standalone products, systems and services which supply energy to people living…

This business case highlights how each stage of the energy value chain, from generation to retail, holds different opportunities for gender inclusion and presents evidence to demonstrate how the clean energy transition can strengthen commercial and social outcomes through the inclusion of women as employees, last-mile distributors, consumers, and community stakeholders.

This report summarizes global progress on electricity access, clean cooking, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and international cooperation to advance SDG 7. It presents updated statistics for each of the indicators and provides policy insights on priority areas and actions needed to spur further progress on SDG 7. Progress toward 2030 targets remains off track, particularly…

This research, commissioned by GOGLA with support from the IKEA Foundation, examines how PURE companies can build gender-inclusive businesses that effectively serve women’s energy needs while developing sustainable business models. Through comprehensive desk research, key informant interviews with stakeholders including PURE (Productive Use of Renewable Energy) companies and subject matter experts, and detailed case studies,…

To achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by 2030, prioritising the principle of Leave No One Behind (LNOB) is imperative to achieve universal energy access. A broad coalition, including UN member states, donors, and implementing agencies has pledged to integrate the LNOB principle within their interventions, recognising it as fundamental for fostering sustainable progress toward…

Pacific Island Countries (PICs) face economic challenges due to their remoteness, limited resources, and gender inequality. The energy sector plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by providing reliable and climate sustainable energy solutions. Increasing women’s employment in the energy sector is essential for building a strong and sustainable energy industry, as the sector…

This report aims to take stock of current practices in the gender-responsive climate blended finance market, with a focus on energy. The report is divided into three sections: Part 1 begins with an overview of key data trends in the gender-responsive climate blended finance market, including across sectors, vehicles, regions, and investors. Part 2 examines…