Photo Credit: IFAD / G.M.B.Akash
Purpose
A lively discussion amongst colleagues with a common interest in exploring the potential of climate finance, and carbon markets in particular, as an opportunity for pushing forward on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
When
Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 18:00 – 19:30 CET
Moderator
Jeannette Gurung, Executive Director, WOCAN
Presenters
- Marialena Vyzaki, Coordinator, W+ Standard
- Katie Turner, Consultant, ecosystem development, gender/climate nexus, impact investing
- Hannah Simmons, Project Developer of REDD+ Project in Brazil, CEO of ERA
- Sue Phillips, Gender Advisor, Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets
- Rachel Vestergaard, Founder and CEO, Empower Co.
- Chintal Barot, The Rallying Cry
Speakers made short interventions, followed by a discussion drawing on participants’ experiences and a lively Q&A session.
Marialena shared the findings of WOCAN’s recent survey on the role of women in the carbon & environmental markets ecosystem. Similarly, Katie presented the results of her research on women-led small and growing businesses in climate related sectors, and Hannah on her experience from designing and implementing a REDD+ project in Brazil. Sue shared her knowledge of the Taskforce to Scale the Voluntary Carbon Market (TSVCM) as a gender adviser and Rachel spoke about the launch of her brokerage for W+ Credits in early 2022. Lastly, Chintal talked about her experience with connecting funders to women owned agribusinesses engaged in climate mitigation and adaptation.
To read a summary of the event click Meeting Notes_Webinar on Women Climate Entrepreneurs and the Enabling Ecosystem
To watch the recording of the webinar click here
