For the first time, carbon projects are not only reducing emissions but also delivering verified, measurable benefits for women. This groundbreaking session highlights pioneering initiatives in India—solar water pumps of a women’s social enterprise and livelihood activities linked to a mangrove restoration project—that apply the W+ Standard to quantify women’s empowerment across time savings, knowledge, […]
Jeannette will be attending the GCF Board Meeting in Songdo, Korea, from 17-21 February. Jeannette will be meeting up with GCF staff of three divisions interested in how WOCAN and the W+ Standard can enhance the Fund’s gender equality outcomes.
Carbon markets offer significant opportunities for financing climate action in emerging markets, yet women face substantial barriers to participation. This webinar will examine how financial services and standardized approaches to measuring gender outcomes can create more inclusive carbon projects. Leading practitioners will share insights and practical examples of how innovative financing and impact measurement can […]
Jeannette will be attending the Nature’s Leading Women (NLW) 2024 which is a learning exchange hosted by the Nature Conservancy in Australia, bringing together over 60 exceptional women leaders in climate and conservation from across the globe. The group will include women leaders in grassroots climate and conservation groups from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Micronesia, […]
As the global climate crisis intensifies, the role of women in driving innovative, sustainable, and nature-based solutions has become increasingly vital. However, women-led climate initiatives often face significant barriers in accessing the necessary financial resources. This panel will explore the nexus between women’s leadership environmental protection, conservation and climate interventions and outcomes, and discuss how […]
Unpacking the Resilience and Care Nexus: Why is it important? Emerging evidence suggests that climate change and environmental degradation increase and intensify women’s and girls’ unpaid care, domestic, and communal work due in part to the increased frequency and intensity of extreme climate events and the reduced availability of natural resources such as food, fuel […]