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Women and youth face systemic barriers to accessing clean energy opportunities. This panel explores evidence-based policies and business strategies from Africa and MENA to ensure a gender-inclusive energy transition. Experts will discuss skills development, finance, and social policies needed to empower women in the clean energy sector. As the world gradually moves towards clean energy, […]

Progressing clean energy transitions in fragile contexts—marked by conflict, political instability, economic crises, and climate related uncertainty —poses significant challenges. How can ambitious climate action and inclusive, just energy transitions thrive in such environments? What role do states, civil society, small and medium sized businesses’ and international financial institutions have to play in ensuring a […]

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is hosting a webinar “Energy and Gender Data in Africa” featuring international experts, African policymakers, and relevant stakeholders. REGISTRATION Date: January 30, 2025, Time: From 13:00 p.m. to 15:30 p.m. GMT Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_It5c_NKuSXmOEXRMjkCe7Q Objectives The objectives of this webinar are: […]

While switching from fossil fuels to clean energy addresses the climate crisis and offers development opportunities, opposition to the transition is rife. The panel will discuss the pitfalls of clean energy transition, and the drivers thereof, and strategies to inform policy and practice. Watch now While switching from fossil fuels to clean energy addresses the […]

We are pleased to share the following event, which is being run by the CEDCA project Catalytic Climate Finance Facility, a collaboration between the Convergence and Climate Policy Initiative. This event will be an insightful opportunity to assess the intersection of gender, energy and climate-blended finance, with professionals in the field. Please see all details […]