Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Bridging the Gender Energy Gap – Youth & Women Empowerment
October 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The impact of Climate Change and the imperative for a Just Energy Transition are undeniable. However, these effects weigh differently on various segments of society, including men, women, youth, and marginalised groups. The energy sector has been widely recognised as one of the least diverse industries. Fostering active and inclusionary engagement and participation with communities regarding the social, economic, and technical facets of our economy is essential for facilitating a fair and equitable transition towards a more sustainable energy landscape.
The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for the upcoming Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue, “Bridging the Gender Energy Gap for Youth and Women” on 19 October 2023. This important dialogue creates a platform to explore how a collaborative approach between the government and the private sector can co-create sustainable solutions.
According to a report by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on Women Empowerment in the Energy Sector: “Women are the mainstream users and often producers of energy and are experienced entrepreneurs in energy-related enterprise and women’s organisations are effective promoters of new technologies and active lobbyists for environmentally benign energy sources.”
The discussion will center around the following key points:
Understanding Just Energy Transition, intersectionality, and inclusive development
Exploring strategies to close the Gender Energy Gap: Insights from PELE Energy Group
Government and Policy Framework: Advancing gender equality in the energy sector
Call to Action: Examining the role of citizens, the government and private sector in fostering an equitable energy transition. This involves maintaining equilibrium between intersectionality and gender inclusion, addressing issues of energy poverty, accessibility, affordability, and comprehensive development.
It is vital to consider the gendered impacts of low-carbon renewable energy sources and ensure equal access to finance, distribution, and socio-technical solutions. Embracing these principles will play a pivotal role in narrowing the gender energy gap in South Africa, benefiting women, youth, and marginalised gendered identities.
Join us for this important Intergenerational Leadership dialogue as we explore the nexus between Climate Change, gender and the Just Energy Transition’s impact on, women, youth, and marginalised groups in society.
Please click here to register for this Zoom event.
The impact of Climate Change and the imperative for a Just Energy Transition are undeniable. However, these effects weigh differently on various segments of society, including men, women, youth, and marginalised groups. The energy sector has been widely recognised as one of the least diverse industries. Fostering active and inclusionary engagement and participation with communities regarding the social, economic, and technical facets of our economy is essential for facilitating a fair and equitable transition towards a more sustainable energy landscape.
The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for the upcoming Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue, “Bridging the Gender Energy Gap for Youth and Women” on 19 October 2023. This important dialogue creates a platform to explore how a collaborative approach between the government and the private sector can co-create sustainable solutions.
According to a report by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on Women Empowerment in the Energy Sector: “Women are the mainstream users and often producers of energy and are experienced entrepreneurs in energy-related enterprise and women’s organisations are effective promoters of new technologies and active lobbyists for environmentally benign energy sources.”
The discussion will center around the following key points:
It is vital to consider the gendered impacts of low-carbon renewable energy sources and ensure equal access to finance, distribution, and socio-technical solutions. Embracing these principles will play a pivotal role in narrowing the gender energy gap in South Africa, benefiting women, youth, and marginalised gendered identities.
Join us for this important Intergenerational Leadership dialogue as we explore the nexus between Climate Change, gender and the Just Energy Transition’s impact on, women, youth, and marginalised groups in society.
Please click here to register for this Zoom event.
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