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SCF Forum Session 8: Financing the Project Management Cycle of a Gender-Responsive Climate Project
2024-09-03 13:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Nairobi) | Arusha International Conference Centre, Tanzania, United Republic of
Jeannette is one of the panel speakers during the 2024 Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance in Tanzania. Her session is titled “Financing the project management cycle of a gender-responsive climate project: experience, best practices and lessons learned”. This plenary session will focus on country experience relating to ensuring impact and effectiveness across the lifecycle of a gender responsive climate project or program –including building readiness, assessing needs, preparing proposals, identifying and accessing sources of gender-responsive finance, and monitoring, evaluation, reporting and review processes.
The other panelists are:
Barbara Rambousek-Robertson, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (virtual, tbc)
Young Hee Lee, Adaptation Fund
Moderated by: Richard Muyungi, SCF member

Date: 3 September 2024
Time: 13:30–14:30

New York Climate Week 2024
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-26
Jeannette will be at the NY Climate Week from Sept. 22-26th, attending numerous events and speaking on sessions of the Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D), Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and Natural Climate Solutions Alliance.
Do reach out to us if you are attending New York Climate Week events.

Resilience Hub: Regional Virtual Summit
2024-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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 and water. Displacement and health impacts of climate change and environmental degradation also increase unpaid care work. Climate related disasters also reduce the supply of care services, as they disrupt infrastructure, transportation, and communication systems. Moreover, climate change and natural disasters exacerbate existing gender, economic and geopolitical inequalities and vulnerabilities in the care economy, as they more severely affect poor, rural, and marginalized groups. At the same time, women are leaders in climate action, many of their activities, such as composting, gardening, or caring for water and biodiversity, also imply community-centered care work which is also unpaid. Ironically, these increase time poverty. Care responsibilities curtail women’s participation in climate decision-making and limit opportunities for them to engage in green jobs fostered by the low-carbon transition. Investing in care systems can increase resilience to climate change.
Given the interdependence of the care and climate crises, it is increasingly evident that they need to be addressed together and that an integrated approach would accelerate progress on both fronts. A limited understanding and an incomplete knowledge base on the climate resilience and care connections diminishes the effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies and neglects the opportunity to address inequality and the climate crisis at the same time.
Supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre, the Climate and Care Initiative seeks to integrate the agendas of care and climate action, demonstrating their interconnections, and learning and supporting concrete practices, including those advanced by ecofeminist movements and grassroots organizations. The initiative is led by a Consortium coordinated by the AVINA Foundation, with Oxfam Canada and UNRISD, and in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Care.
This session will unpack the care and climate intersections to strengthen climate resilience through recognizing and addressing the unequal distribution of care work. The session will also discuss how to integrate care into climate resilience policy and projects; highlighting the importance of care as a climate resilience measure. It will also share information on a new catalytic fund that will finance grassroot organizations that are implementing initiatives addressing the climate & care nexus in Latin America and the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Time
Speaker/Facilitator
Agenda Items

14:00-14:10 (10 min)
Maria Gracia Aguilar, Coordinator at
Fundacion Avina
Welcome Introduction to the session’s agenda and objectives.

14:10-14:30
(20 min)
Moderator: Ana Moreno, Technical Secretary at Global Alliance for Care
Speakers:
· Francisco Cos Montiel, Senior Research Coordinator at UNRISD
· Ankita Panda, Senior Program Officer, Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality at The Asia Foundation
· Sonia Phalatse, Researcher of the Climate and Inequality programme at SCIS at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits)
Roundtable Q1: Why is it important to explore the intersection between climate resilience and care?

Moderator presents each speaker and the question.
Each speaker has 5 min to respond.

14:30-14:50
(20 min)
Moderator: Ana Moreno, Technical Secretary at Global Alliance for Care
Speakers:
– Anne Barre, Climate Action | Policy & Programmes Coordinator at WECF Violet Shivutse, Chair and Regional
– Representative for Africa at Huairou Commission (TBC)
– Jeannette Gurung, Executive Director at WOCAN (TBC)
– Luana Simoes Pinheiro, Director of Care Economy at Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (TBC)
Roundtable Q2: How can we integrate care into climate resilience policy and
projects?

Moderator presents each speaker and the question.

Each speaker has 5 min to respond.

14:50-15:00
(10 min)
Erin Tansey, Director, Sustainable Inclusive
Economies at Canada’s International
Development Research Centre – IDRC
Conclusion
Conclusion on the panel and next steps on the Climate and Care Initiative.

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COP29: From Global to Local – Financing Sustainable Women-led Climate Solutions
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Baku)
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 initiatives can be better resourced, supported, and reflected in climate policy.
Panelists will also present an example of how an agroforestry/forest conservation project in Cote d’Ivoire promotes women’s leadership and benefits for women through local women’s groups, using the W+ Standard to quantify and monetize outcomes that provide sustained revenue to national and regional women’s organizations engaged in forest management in West and Central Africa.
Speakers: Vital Voices Network Women, Climate Leaders, Vital Voices Staff
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Ms. Marina Pisklakova-Parker
marinap@vitalvoices.org
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)
Ms. Jeannette Denholm
jeannettegurung@wocan.org

Nature’s Leading Women 2024
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-05
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, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Kenya and Tanzania, joined by TNC staff working closely with these groups and leaders from across the organization.
The first part of the program is linked into the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial (APT11) at Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) supporting the KAWAKI Women’s Network. KAWAKI are a group of women in remote Solomon Islands who formed around the vision of connecting community, culture and conservation who have been commissioned to create an artwork in collaboration with Dreamcast Theatre as part of APT11. The group will also participate in an open-talking talanoa/yarning-style event as part of the APT11 Symposium hosted by QAGOMA where you will be invited to exchange knowledge around themes relating to conservation, art and culture.
This is an opportunity for women from around the world to connect, share and learn with each other as leaders in conservation and climate. Participants will return home with inspiration and experiences to share with their communities

[Webinar] Gender Inclusive Carbon Markets: Innovative Solutions for Women’s Participation and Benefits
2025-03-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 drive greater inclusion while enhancing project value, including:

Sandeep Roy Choudhury, Co-Founder & Director, Value Network Ventures on implementing gender-responsive projects and developing financing models that enhance women’s participation.
Jeannette Gurung, Executive Director, WOCAN and Creator of the W+ Standard introducing their pioneering framework for measuring women’s empowerment in carbon projects and implementing effective benefit sharing mechanisms.
Haseeb Bakhtary, Lead Consultant, Climate Focus discussing the latest research on gender integration trends and impact measurement approaches.

For more information, and to register, visit https://worldbankgroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/_uj4j8bATN2wxNfnwvbkkw.

GCF Board Meeting in Songdo, Korea
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-21 | GCF, Korea, Republic of
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.

Beyond Carbon: Empowering Women, Financing Climate Adaptation
2025-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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, and income generation, alongside carbon reductions.
​Featuring Jeannette Gurung, Founder of WOCAN and the W+ Standard, alongside Sandeep Roy Choudhury the Co Founder & Director of Value Network Ventures and Elizabeth Munee Kiamba (Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP)
​Speakers will demonstrate how these projects generate new revenue streams through gender outcome credits while strengthening climate resilience and community well-being.
​Participants will learn how investors, corporates, and carbon buyers can engage with this next generation of high-impact carbon projects that put women at the center of climate action.
Register HERE

The Gender Dividend: Investing in Women for Climate Impact
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Gender Dividend: How Outcomes-Based Finance Can Deliver Results for Women, Investors, and Climate
​Women’s empowerment is not just a social good—it’s a measurable driver of climate impact and financial returns.
​This fireside chat explores how outcomes-based finance is unlocking a new class of investable opportunities that deliver results for women, communities, and the planet. Featuring Jeannette Gurung, Founder of WOCAN and the W+ Standard, alongside Kavita Sinha, Head of the Green Climate Fund’s Private Sector Facility; Bruna Rezende, the CEO of a social asset company in Brazil, IRIADA and Dr. Ana Maria Loboguerrero (Director, Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems – The Gates Foundation).
​Speakers will share practical models—like gender outcome credits and investment vehicles—that align capital flows with gender equity and sustainability. Participants will gain insights into how investors, corporates, and carbon buyers can capture the “gender dividend” to scale transformative climate action.
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Capacity Building on Integrating Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems into Climate Policies in the APEC Region
2025-10-15 08:00 - 2025-10-16 17:00 (Asia/Taipei)
Marianne Gilchrist, W+ expert and WOCAN Core Associate, will contribute a session on the W+ Standard and its application in gender-responsive climate action, highlighting how women’s empowerment can be integrated into blue carbon and climate policy frameworks.
The Ocean Affairs Council, in collaboration with the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), is hosting a two-day APEC-funded workshop on October 15–16 in Taipei City. The workshop will convene stakeholders from across the APEC region for policy dialogue and on-site field visits, culminating in a set of policy recommendations to advance climate resilience and sustainable marine development.
This initiative supports APEC economies in advancing the Putrajaya Vision 2040 by enhancing capacity to incorporate coastal blue carbon ecosystems into climate strategies—such as economy-wide NDCs and adaptation plans—while fostering knowledge exchange on blue carbon pricing and sustainable development.

Making Social Impact Count: A Dialogue on Trade offs, Challenges and Opportunities
2026-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
Across global carbon markets, a significant gap persists between stated commitments to social impact and how procurement decisions are actually made. As scrutiny on corporate climate claims intensifies, buyers are being asked to demonstrate measurable value for communities, for workers, for women, not only tonnes. Yet procurement strategies rarely reflect this, and the market infrastructure to support it is still being built.
Jeannette Gurung and Sandeep Roy Choudhury (Co-founder & Director, VNV) will facilitate the closed door buyer-led dialogue, during the London Climate Action Week. They will explore how social impact, livelihoods, and gender inclusion can become real drivers, not afterthoughts, in carbon credit procurement.

No Integrity Without Inclusion: Gender and the Future of Carbon Markets
2026-06-25
WOCAN and CGAP will convene a high‑level, stakeholder roundtable during London Climate Week 2026 to address a critical question:
How does women’s inclusion shape the integrity of carbon markets?
If you are interested to attend any of the London Climate Action Week events, contact sheenapatel@wocan.org,

Gender and Outcome-Based Finance: Mobilizing Capital for Climate Impact and Women-Centred Solutions
2026-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
WOCAN and CGAP will organize an invitation only high-level roundtable on 25 June, during the London Climate Action Week.
This session will explore how gender-responsive metrics and outcome-based finance can accelerate women centred climate solutions by tying capital to verified results and structuring finance to reward impact.
