Event

Empowering Change: Advancing Gender-Led Innovations for a Climate-Proof Tomorrow

November 13, 2024

This event brought together innovators, climate activists, women entrepreneurs, and sustainability leaders to tackle how the private sector can accelerate climate action in ways that are inclusive and equitable for women. 

Event Details

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 UTC+4
(see local time)

Where: Green Zone – Water room

 

Fireside Chat:

  • Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, IFC
  • Nigar Arpadarai, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan and a member of Azerbaijan’s National Assembly

Ted Talk:

  • Rose Goslinga, CEO & Founder, Pula, IFC Investee

Panel Discussion:

  • Semi Hakim, CEO & Founder, Kök Projekt; participant of She Wins Climate
  • Basima Abdulrahman, CEO & Founder, KESK
  • Vanessa Erogbogbo, Chief of Green & Inclusive Value Chains, International Trade Centre

Closing Remarks:

  • Naadiya Moosajee, Activist, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder

Moderator:

  • Rachel Kelly, Climate Editor, The National
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