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Women in Energy and Economic Sustainability Initiative joins the United Nations to specially celebrate women today. Improving diversity and inclusivity in the renewable energy sector and investing in empowering women, not only as beneficiaries but also as active agents of change, will help mitigate poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation. Happy International Women's Day! #weesi #womeninenergyandeconomicsustainabilityinitiative #internationalwomensday2024 #womeninrenewableenergy #womenincleanenergy

Was honored to be the MC again at the 4th SDG Dialogue, facilitating discussions on Azerbaijan's Voluntary National Review and the crucial role of women's economic empowerment for accelerating progress towards SDG 5. Inspiring conversations and actionable insights towards a more sustainable future! #SDGs #SDGDialogue #SDG5 #WomensEconomicEmpowerment #LeaveNoOneBehind #VoluntaryNationalReview #COP29

Although these statistics are alarming, we can continue to put in more effort to strengthen the enthusiasm of rural women and recognize their contributions to a sustainable future. Discover viable solutions in our next post. #SustainableFuture #RuralWomen #RuralWomenDay #ESG #RuralDevelopment #Africa2063 #UNSDGs UN Women United Nations

Investing in women equates to investing in sustainable development. It goes beyond merely combating poverty and inequality; it entails strengthening institutions, economies, and entire communities. This approach aims to amplify women's voices and contributions collectively, fostering accelerated progress not only in renewable energy but also in various other domains. As the Theme states; Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. Happy International Women's day in advance to the Beautiful women out there 😍

Beyond recognition lies action. This International Women's Day, let's echo the call to 'Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress' with the inspiring journeys of the women we work with. In Asia and Africa, women encounter obstacles such as limited land rights, restricted resource access, discrimination, unequal pay, and challenges from climate impacts. Despite these barriers, their pivotal role remains undeniable. Narrowing the gender gap in agrifood systems could boost global GDP by 1% (approx. USD 1 trillion) and reduce food insecurity by 2%, benefiting 45 million people around the world (FAO, 2023). It's time for real investments, bridging the financial gap, and amplifying their voices. Join us all week as we celebrate the 'Women of VNV', their strength and resilience, both on and off the field.🌱 #internationalwomensday2024 #IWD #InvestInWomen #WomenofVNV #internationalwomensday #progress #womenarefarmerstoo #womeninagriculture #accelerate #womeninconservation #invest

❝Direct access is crucial to make #ClimateFinance more inclusive 🫱🏻🫲🏿 and #GenderResponsive, this approach is needed to bring #ClimateFinance closer to those whose lives are impacted including women and Indigenous Peoples.❞ - Peru 🇵🇪 on what is needed under the #NCQG at the 6th High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on #ClimateFinance on Day 4 of #COP29

Investing in women is investing in our future. 🌍In West Africa and globally, women are at the heart of #sustainabledevelopment. 🤝I celebrate the adorable women on my team: intelligent, energetic, passionate, diligent, and committed🌟. They make things happen, from high-tech to action research, water management to agriculture🌱, capacity sharing to nation-building. Keep soaring, ladies. #happywomensday

I am so glad to have been part of the 12 experts selected and what we have been able to achieve. This policy paper is a crucial document that will help Elevate the voices of Women in Agriculture. Our hope is to see this implemented in all the countries in Africa. #womenfarmers #womeninagriculture #womeninleadership

Today marks International Women's Day, and according to the International Women’s Day website, "When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment." At the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, we are committed to ensuring that both male and female-led climate-smart SMEs within our business incubator can actively, fairly, and equitably participate in the business sector. Watch as two of our incubated businesses and two members of the GCIC team share their insights on how GCIC inspires inclusion. #inspiresinclusion #ClimateAction #GCIC #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Adaptation #ClimatePolicy #Mitigation #GhanaClimateChange #CanadaDev #Ashesi Shobhita Soor Alice Frimpomaa Boateng

Focusing on exploring opportunities with the Circular Economy across key value chains to address the SDGs with particular emphasis on building the capacities of Women & Youths.Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)