Gender and Climate Finance: Closing the Funding Gap

Women and girls play vital roles in climate adaptation, community resilience, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship. Although there is increasing awareness of the deep links between climate and gender outcomes, women-led organizations often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to climate finance and decision-making power.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will:

• Explore the relationship between climate finance and gender equality.
• Examine how financial systems and climate funding can better support women as leaders and innovators.
• Discuss the critical role of young women in driving climate solutions.
• Delve into issues of power and resource control in climate investment decisions.

As climate finance scales globally, it's essential to understand that inclusion is not just a social goal but a determinant of impact. Discover how to bridge the gender gaps in funding and leadership to achieve both climate and development goals.

Discussion Group Leaders:

• Ana Steiner - Relationship Manager at The Social Change Nest
• Andrea Lenis - Senior Trusts Manager at ActionAid
• Jessica Pavlos - Head of Development at the Margaret Pyke Trust
• Malin Rosenkvist - Director of Fundraising and Communications at MicroLoan Foundation

Key Discussion Questions:

• Why is there a persistent gap in climate finance for women-led initiatives?
• How can financial institutions better integrate gender equality into their funding models?
• What barriers prevent young women from accessing leadership and capital?
• How can we integrate financial inclusion and gender justice into climate strategies?

Location: XCHG Spaces

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