Jennette will be speaking at the UN Global Compact's panel discussion which will take place at the Dubai Expo Pavilion within the Green Zone at COP28 on 4 December 2023. This session will explore the nexus of climate change and gender equality, a basic human right. Fulfilling this right is the best chance we have in […]
Jeannette will be on the panel during the African Development Bank Group's COP28 Gender day session. The side-event is designed to address the critical need for gender-responsive climate finance in transition countries and emerging economies. The complexities of transitions require innovative financial approaches that are not only adaptive but also inclusive of the unique challenges […]
WOCAN will present changes made to its W+ Standard and Guidance documents, recently revised to enhance its requirements for No Net Harm and women’s empowerment claims of projects. Panelists will present the key changes to the W+ Standard, why they are necessary, and application to a project with strong women’s leadership in India. Virtual location […]
Recognizing the gender gaps and women’s under-representation in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and the positive impact a gender approach can bring to such work, the UN-REDD Programme is organizing this online dialogue to share awareness, build capacity and identify options to enhance gender mainstreaming within the VCM arena. Jeannette and Sue will be speaking […]
Jeannette will be attending various events of the Climate Week NYC from Sept. 17-20. Please do reach out if you would like to meet up with her there.
WOCAN leverages leadership training to influence change in institutions by building capacities of change agents who guide the process from within. Our leadership initiatives increase women’s access to and control over resources.
