A series of events and dialogues at COP29 featured by the Gender and Energy Compact
Date: 21st November 2024
Location: UNIDO Pavillion, A7 Blue zone
Gender equality in climate decision-making often remains overlooked, undermining effective climate action. Despite frameworks like the Paris Agreement emphasizing the importance of gender-responsive transitions to low-carbon economies, women’s participation in climate negotiations is still limited. Women, particularly in developing countries, play crucial roles in managing natural resources and building climate resilience. Yet, their involvement in sustainable energy planning is minimal, impeding progress towards inclusive growth. At COP29, several events at the UNIDO Pavilion on Gender Day – November 21st – will explore these critical themes and showcase best practices for a sustainable and inclusive energy future. The events are organized by the Gender and Energy Compact co-convenors and signatories.
Side Event 1
The power of finance: Women’s Leadership for a just energy transition
Thursday 21 November, 12:00 – 13:00 hs.
This dialogue focuses on fostering gender equality and empowering women in the energy workforce and business ventures. Co-organized by the Gender Energy Compact co-leads jointly with GCIP and Energy Community, this event will explore strategies to integrate gender perspectives into climate action and promote women’s leadership.
Side Event 2
Women Leading the Change: Advocacy for a Just Energy Transition
Thursday 21 November, 14:00 – 15:15 hs.
This session will address the role of advocacy and activism in supporting the goals of the Gender Energy Compact in catalyzing action for gender equality and women’s empowerment in the energy transition. Organized by the Gender Energy Compact co-lead jointly with the Regional Climate and Energy Project MENA at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Women in Energy Pakistan and Oxford Policy Management, it aims to highlight women’s contributions to climate solutions.
Side Event 3
Empowering Young Women: Innovative Energy Solutions for our Future Generation
Thursday 21 November, 15:30 – 16:30 hs.
Co-organized by the Gender Energy Compact co-leads jointly with GCI, Energy Community, SDG7YC, GCIP, and GN-SEC. This event will focus on the leadership and involvement of young women in renewable energy projects, addressing challenges, and exploring financial opportunities for women-led initiatives.
Each session will provide valuable insights and recommendations on promoting gender equality and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable energy future.
November 18
SEforALL side event addressing gender issues
Towards a Gender-Just Energy Transition: Leveraging NDCs to Advance Gender Inclusion in the Energy Transition
Monday 18 November, 1:00 – 12:00 hs.
Location: SDG 7 Global South Pavilion, G12a, Blue Zone
This session will focus on strategies and methodologies for using NDCs as a tool to advance gender inclusion in the energy transition. This event will explore innovative approaches and best practices for integrating gender considerations into future NDC development and implementation. This discussion will centre around actionable insights on processes, tools, and frameworks that countries can employ to ensure their NDCs are gender-responsive to effectively address gender gaps in climate and energy policies.
