Women Climate Entrepreneurs

October 28, 2021

A lively discussion exploring the potential of climate finance, and carbon markets in particular, as an opportunity for pushing forward on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Marialena Vyzaki, Coordinator at W+ Standard, shared the findings of WOCAN’s recent survey on the role of women in the carbon & environmental markets ecosystem. Katie Turner, Consutant at CGAP, presented the results of her research on women-led small and growing businesses in climate related sectors, and Hannah Simmons, Project Developer, shared her experience from designing and implementing a REDD+ project in Brazil. Sue Phillips shared her knowledge of the Taskforce to Scale the Voluntary Carbon Market (TSVCM) as a gender adviser. Meanwhile, Rachel Vestergaard spoke about the launch of her brokerage for W+ Credits in early 2022. Chintal contributed her experience with connecting funders to women owned agribusinesses engaged in climate mitigation and adaptation.