Explore the world’s first carbon projects delivering measurable benefits for women, through solar water pumps and mangrove restoration in India. Learn how gender outcome credits are creating new revenue streams while boosting climate resilience and community well-being using the W+ Standard. This is an official event of Climate Week NYC 2025, hosted by WOCAN and the W+ Standard.

On Monday, September 22, 2025, speakers from WOCAN/W+, Value Network Ventures, and CGAP/World Bank will demonstrate how these projects generate verified gender impacts and new revenue streams through outcome credits, while strengthening climate resilience and community well-being.
Participants will learn how investors, corporates, and carbon buyers can engage with the next generation of high-impact carbon projects that put women at the centre of climate action.

Why Gender Matters in Carbon Finance

Women are at the frontlines of addressing climate risks and resource scarcity, yet they often lack the recognition and financing needed to expand their solutions. By channeling climate finance through models like the W+ Standard, carbon projects can:

• Deliver verified gender benefits alongside carbon credits.
• Unlock new income streams for women and their organizations.
• Strengthen climate resilience and sustainable value chains.

This event spotlights the intersection of gender equity and carbon finance—demonstrating how carbon projects can multiply impact by investing in women.

Event Speakers

This event features a powerful lineup of voices shaping the future of gender-responsive carbon markets:

• Jeannette Gurung – Founder, WOCAN & W+ Standard
• Sandeep Roy Choudhury – Co-founder, Value Network Ventures
• Elizabeth Munee Kiamba – Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP/World Bank

Together, they will share how gender-responsive project design is creating measurable climate and community gains.

Event Details

• Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
• Time: 5pm–7pm
• Location: Artifact Projects Gallery, 155 Suffolk Street, New York City
• Presented by: WOCAN, W+ Standard, Climate Week NYC

Call to Action

Join us at “Beyond Carbon” to explore how gender-smart climate finance is redefining carbon markets and driving measurable impact for women and communities.

👉 [Apply to Attend Here]

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