What if investing in women could also supercharge climate impact? That’s the question at the heart of The Gender Dividend: Investing in Women for Climate Impact, an official event of Climate Week NYC 2025 hosted by WOCAN and the W+ Standard.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, leaders from finance, philanthropy, and grassroots initiatives will gather at the Artifact Projects Gallery in New York City to explore how outcomes-based finance can deliver measurable results for women, investors, and the planet.

Why Women Are Central to Climate Action

Women have long been at the frontlines of addressing climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. Yet, they often lack the resources and recognition needed to scale their solutions. By directing climate finance through models like the W+ Standard, investors can:

• Create new revenue streams for women’s organizations.
• Generate verified social impacts alongside carbon reductions.
• Build resilient communities and value chains.

This is the essence of the gender dividend—unlocking climate and development gains by putting women at the center.

Event Speakers

The event features a powerful lineup of voices shaping the future of gender-responsive climate finance:

• Jeannette Gurung – Executive Director, WOCAN & W+ Standard
• Kavita Sinha – Green Climate Fund
• Bruna Rezende – IRIADA, Brazil
• Ana Maria Loboguerrero – Gates Foundation

Together, these leaders will share lessons on designing finance mechanisms that are equitable, scalable, and impactful.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Time: 6pm
• Location: Artifact Projects Gallery, 155 Suffolk Street, New York City
• Presented by: WOCAN, W+ Standard, Climate Week NYC

Call to Action

Join us for this critical conversation at Climate Week NYC. Explore how investing in women’s empowerment is not only a moral imperative but also a smart strategy for climate and development finance.

👉 Apply to Attend Here

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