‍WOCAN and The W+ Standard at COP30

WOCAN and the W+ Standard at COP30, Belém, Brazil. As the world gathers for COP30, WOCAN and the W+ Standard are proud to lead and join key discussions showcasing how gender-responsive, outcomes-based climate finance can deliver verified results for women, communities, and ecosystems.

COP30 -Event Highlights:

Nov 13 | 10:30 AM | Goals HouseThe Gender Dividend: How Outcomes-Based Finance Can Deliver Results for Women, Investors, and ClimateOpening WOCAN’s COP30 journey, this dialogue explores how outcomes-based finance links investment to verified impact for women and climate action.In conversation: Jeannette Gurung (WOCAN), Bruna Rezende (IRIS/ IRIADA)

Nov 13 | 6:30–8:00 PM | Side Event Room 2Harvesting Hope: Gender-Responsive Financing for Climate-Resilient AgricultureAn official UNFCCC side event exploring innovative, locally led models that channel climate finance directly to women farmers.-Speakers include Jeannette Gurung, Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani, Suranjana Gupta, and Dr. Claudia Ringler and Ashley Coombs.

Nov 18 | 2:15–3:00 PM | Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) PavilionFinancing What Works: Outcomes-Based, Gender-Responsive Investments for Climate AdaptationA GLF session highlighting how verified outcomes drive equitable, effective adaptation.-Speakers- Jeannette Gurung (WOCAN), Bruna Rezende (IRIS/ IRIADA), Ana Maria Loboguerrero (Gates Foundation)

Nov 19 | 6:00–6:45 PM | World Green Economy Organization Pavilion, Blue ZoneGender-Responsive Climate Finance: Designing Inclusive Investment MechanismsA closing dialogue on inclusive investment frameworks that empower women and communities.-Speakers- Jeannette Gurung, Bruna Rezende, Shubhi Goyal, Ana Maria Loboguerrero. Together with partners and global leaders, WOCAN is financing what truly works — verified impact that connects gender equality, climate resilience, and sustainable investment.

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We’ll be sharing more insights and highlights from our sessions — stay tuned for more updates from Belém!

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