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As the world races to combat climate change, one of the most powerful solutions lies in unlocking the potential of women and youth. On the sidelines of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 69th session, a groundbreaking event titled “Powering Change: Women, Youth, and the Clean Energy Revolution” will shed light […]

Today, on the International Day of Clean Energy, we highlight the urgent need for an inclusive and equitable energy transition, aligned the 7th sustainable development goal; Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all The Clean Energy for Development Call to Action (CEDCA), supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is […]

Action Research, Impact Measurement & Case Study Opportunity Background: 2X Global, in collaboration with Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and supported by Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), is launching an innovative research project seeking to improve the outcomes for women-led clean energy enterprises through applied research. This applied research will focus on Sub-Saharan […]

The CC Facility Learning Hub is seeking to build upon the knowledge within its inaugural report on gender-responsive blended climate finance transactions in the energy sector, through engaging with a local institute to collaborate on the design and implementation of a research project (“the project”). The project will inform key data gaps in the gender-climate […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2024, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, featured a pivotal session on “Women Entrepreneurs in the Clean Energy Sector: Challenges and Opportunities.” This session provided an invaluable platform to discuss gender inclusivity in energy transitions, highlight innovative projects, and drive momentum for policies fostering […]

As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders and stakeholders reflect on the progress made in addressing the climate crisis. With its focus on sustainable energy transitions, equitable climate finance, and inclusive policymaking, this year’s conference highlighted the critical role of clean energy in achieving climate resilience. These themes resonate strongly with the priorities of […]