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🌍 Why does the energy transition and sustainable development fail? . . . . . Because equitable access to finance remains one of the largest barriers. During COP16Riyadh UN Convention to Combat Desertification at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) I facilitating a roundtable discussion titled "Financing Sustainable Land Management: Mobilizing Resources for Climate Resilience." The roundtable brought together representatives from civil society, financing experts, NGOs, and the private sector to address a critical issue: 💡 Climate finance is not reaching the core of the problem — land degradation in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). 🔑 Key Takeaways from the Roundtable: ✔️ Innovative financing tools like green bonds and carbon credits must be effectively scaled to fund land restoration. ✔️ Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are essential to bridging funding gaps and bringing technical expertise to local projects. ✔️ Ensuring access to finance for small-scale farmers and vulnerable communities is non-negotiable for long-term resilience. ✔️ Corporate ESG strategies need to integrate sustainable land management goals to drive meaningful change. ✔️ We must focus on blended finance and risk-sharing mechanisms to attract both public and private investment. ✔️ Awareness programs are urgently needed to ensure that the private sector understands the challenges and opportunities in supporting sustainable land management initiatives. ✔️ Building trust and collaboration between private, public, financial institutions, and civil society is essential. 📊 Key Outcomes from COP16: 🌟 Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership: Saudi Arabia committed $150 million to proactive drought prevention measures. 🌟 Financial Pledges: The Arab Coordination Group announced a $10 billion investment by 2030, with additional pledges from OPEC Fund and the Islamic Development Bank totaling over $12 billion. 🌟 The Funding Gap: Despite these commitments, the UNCCD estimates an annual funding gap of $278 billion needed to meet global land restoration goals. While the pledges are commendable, the core issue remains: small-scale finance mechanisms are essential to address local challenges effectively in LDCs. 💬 What are your thoughts on closing the financing gap for sustainable land management? Share your insights below! Fahmy Ilyasu Ishak CPM Harshit Khatwani Dr. Yunus Aminu FRICS, FIAM Reham Helmy Souhir Daoud Jihene Malek Maimouna Moussa Einass Bakhiet Nawa Shalala Mwale (PhD) Lamé Verre Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. Nadia LALOUT-LANDEMAINE Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Isioma Osakunih Abdul. M Sina Tabrizi AbdelRahman Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Women in Renewables Alliance Women's Energy Network Alliance Sustainability Switch Consultancy COP28 UAE COP29 Azerbaijan #COP16 #SustainableFinance #LandDegradation #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #EquityInFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships 🌱

🌍 Who is the most affected by land degradation and drought in LDCs? The answer often lies with women, who disproportionately face the challenges of reduced land productivity, water scarcity, and climate shocks. At COP16Riyadh , I had the honor of facilitating a roundtable discussion at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Pavilion titled "Women at the Forefront: Tackling Land Degradation for a Resilient Future." The session brought together a diverse group of participants, including government representatives, NGOs, academia, and financial experts, to tackle this pressing issue. 🎯 Key takeaways from our discussion: ✔️ Overcoming gender stereotypes that confine women to caregiving roles is essential for unlocking their full potential as leaders and change-makers. ✔️ Engaging male allies can amplify advocacy for women’s rights, particularly in patriarchal contexts. ✔️ Innovative partnerships that bridge gaps between government policies, private sector initiatives, and community needs are crucial. ✔️ Investing in women’s land ownership and sustainable agricultural practices is vital for food security and livelihoods. ✔️ Listening to women’s voices and integrating local knowledge are non-negotiables for creating inclusive and impactful solutions. 👩🌾 Women are not just victims of environmental challenges—they are architects of solutions. By securing their rights, amplifying their voices, and investing in their potential, we can accelerate progress on gender equality and sustainable development. A special thanks to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) for consistently providing a platform for critical discussions like this one and to GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition for their impactful message on empowering women in energy and climate resilience. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind. 🌱 💡 Let’s continue this conversation: What innovative strategies have you seen in empowering women to combat land degradation and climate challenges? Share your insights below! Maria van Veldhuizen Christine Lins Sina Tabrizi AbdelRahman Fahmy Dr. Yunus Aminu FRICS, FIAM Riham Helmy Souhir Daoud Jihene Malek Maïmouna Moussa Einass Bakhiet alexandra costa Nawa Shalala Mwale (PhD) Lamé Verre Pat van de Loosdrecht, MBA Cert. Dir. Nadia LALOUT-LANDEMAINE Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Isioma Osakunih Abdul. M Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Women in Renewables Alliance Women's Energy Network Alliance Sustainability Switch Consultancy COP28 UAE COP29 Azerbaijan #Sustainability #COP16 #WomenInLeadership #ClimateResilience #LandDegradation #GenderEquality 🌟

COP16Riyadh United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification , is underway in Riyadh, bringing together world leaders, climate experts, and advocates to confront the urgent challenges of climate change. 💬 Join me at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Pavilion in the Blue Zone tomorrow, December 10th, for two dynamic roundtable discussions. These sessions are designed to encourage diverse participation, inviting as many voices as possible to shape the dialogue. Let’s co-create solutions together! 1️⃣ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 📅 Date & Time: 10th December, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ✨ Focus: A roundtable discussion highlighting the critical role of women in combating land degradation, advancing sustainable land management practices, and building drought resilience. 2️⃣ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 📅 Date & Time: 10th December, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM 💡 Focus: A collaborative roundtable exploring innovative financing mechanisms such as green bonds, carbon credits, and public-private partnerships to achieve land degradation neutrality. 🎯 These discussions prioritize inclusive participation over a panel format, ensuring diverse perspectives are shared and amplified. 🙌 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 COP16Riyadh 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐰’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐎𝐏16. 📌 See you at the IRENA Pavilion! Together, we can drive impactful change. 💚 Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability #COP16 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #WomenInClimate #FinancingResilience #IRENA #LandDegradation #RoundtableDiscussions #BlueZone

🌍 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟐𝟗: 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎 🌱⁣ ⁣ ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟐𝟗 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡?⁣ 💰 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭⁣ Delegates established a "New Collective Quantified Goal for climate finance" to support developing countries, comprising two components:⁣ ⁣ 💸 $𝟏.𝟑 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 "𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝" 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.⁣ 🌍 $𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣ While these targets represent a significant increase from previous commitments, they fall short of the estimated $1.3 trillion per year needed to keep global warming under 1.5°C.⁣ ⁣ 🌐 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔)⁣ Progress was made in establishing a global framework for carbon markets:⁣ 🔄 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔.𝟐): Clarified procedures for countries to authorize carbon credit transactions and manage tracking registries, ensuring environmental integrity through transparent technical reviews.⁣ 🛡️ 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔.𝟒): Introduced mandatory safeguards to protect the environment and human rights, including obtaining informed consent from Indigenous Peoples.⁣ ❌ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝?⁣ ⁣ ⛽ 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐭⁣ Despite discussions, COP29 did not achieve a consensus on phasing out fossil fuels. The host nation's economic reliance on oil and gas, coupled with geopolitical complexities, contributed to the lack of concrete commitments in this area.⁣ ⁣ 💵 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞⁣ The agreed-upon $300 billion annual climate finance pledge by 2035 was criticized as insufficient, with many developing nations advocating for a minimum target of $500 billion. This shortfall highlights the ongoing challenge of mobilizing adequate resources to support vulnerable countries in their climate efforts.⁣ ⁣ 🔜 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭? 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎⁣ 💡 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Developed nations need to fulfill and exceed current pledges, ensuring financial support aligns with the actual needs of developing countries to combat climate change effectively.⁣ 📉 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐭: Achieving a global consensus on reducing fossil fuel dependency is critical to meet the Paris Agreement targets.⁣ 📈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐃𝐂𝐬): Countries should submit more ambitious NDCs by 2025, emphasizing renewable energy adoption and comprehensive climate adaptation strategies.⁣ Sustainability Switch Consultancy

“الوزارة” تشارك في حوار الاستدامة ضمن جناح اليونان بـ “ كوب 29” في أذربيجان شاركت وزارة الطاقة والبنية التحتية في جلسة بعنوان “الاستدامة البيئية والاجتماعية والحوكمة (ESG) كمحفز لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة: إشراك القطاع الخاص لتحقيق تأثير عالمي”، التي عقدت في جناح اليونان ضمن مؤتمر الأطراف “كوب 29”، بأذربيجان، وذلك في إطار جهود دولة الإمارات لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة وتعزيز التعاون العالمي خلال “عام الاستدامة”. وتأتي المشاركة تأكيدًا على ريادة الدولة في العمل المناخي ودورها المحوري في إشراك القطاع الخاص كشريك استراتيجي في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة وضمان مستقبل أكثر ازدهارًا ‎‏#moeiuae ‎#وزارة_الطاقة_والبنية_التحتية ‎‏#moeiuae_2024 #moeiuae_cop29 #cop29

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking at Big 5 Global in #Dubai 2024, the premier event where the global construction industry gathers to shape the future. This year, we’re not just building structures — we’re aligning with #climateaction and the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, driving meaningful #impact for a better world. 💡 Why Attend? 🔹 Meet global leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from across the industry 🔹 Participate in 150+ expert-led sessions packed with actionable insights 🔹 Explore cutting-edge products and solutions transforming the way we design, build, and operate Let’s connect, share ideas, and lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative construction sector. Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Alyaa Al Wahab PMP, PQP, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB Maha Naiem, Colliers Project Leaders | Middle East Kamel Elamrousy, GHD Nicky Dobreanu, Omnium International Ltd. Shorouq Hamawi 📅 Join me at Big 5 Global, 26–29 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. 🎟️ Get your ticket now:https://lnkd.in/dfCEGXkv

🌍 COP29 Azerbaijan : 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡 I was honored to be invited to the #𝑾𝒊𝑺𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒍𝒊𝒔 at the 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 during COP29, a closed-door discussion organized by Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company). This session truly captured the essence of why this COP is being hailed as the "𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞." Without robust climate finance, achieving a proper energy transition remains an uphill battle. The Majlis, a platform embodying the UAE's traditions of dialogue and collaboration, brought together diverse stakeholders to tackle the challenges and explore the mega opportunities in democratizing access to climate finance. The discussion was dynamic, at times heated, but always insightful. 💡 My contributions focused on three pivotal points: 1️⃣ 🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 2️⃣ 🔗 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 3️⃣ 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ✨ Key takeaways: 🔑 Collaboration is the ultimate key to unlocking opportunities. 🌟 Partnerships, not silos, will drive the transformation needed to build a sustainable and equitable future. The road ahead won't be easy, but the rewards are worth the effort. 🌱 Looking forward to continuing this conversation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi! Let’s turn these discussions into collaborative actions that make a real impact. 💬🌍 Wendy Lam Angela Zhong Rowena Mearley Shalom Iboh Aytaj Mukhtarzada, MCIPR, AMEC, PRCA Amy Brachio, Dana Shukirbayeva, Reem AlMusabbah, Hager Abunahwa, Sandra Elizabeth Leyva Martinez Shamma Al Hammadi Ghita Lebiad Jay Sadiq Sal Jafar Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability #COP29 #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #PartnershipsForImpact #Masdar #WiSER #Sustainability

It was an absolute pleasure to serve on the Steering Committee of Women in Renewables Alliance and help co create this impactful event during COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku. I was delighted to speak on the Leadership Panel: 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, along with a great line up of co-panelists. Lana El Chaar, ACWA Power Michelle Branigan Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Adriana Reais Pinto - AdP - Águas de Portugal Eliza Chaney CircularEco Pty Ltd Sustainability Switch Consultancy 🔹 𝗟𝗶𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: At Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability, we focus on: ✨ Democratizing access to opportunities and tools for women in the energy transition. ✨ Providing mentorship, advocacy, and safe spaces for women to share and flourish. ✨ Facilitating experience exchange, webinars, and training to support career growth. ✨ Collaborating with like-minded networks to expand our reach and intensify networking opportunities for members and allies. ✨ Advocating for and working with allies to promote a more inclusive energy transition. Molly Huang Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), Women Energize Women POWERful Women GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition Lamé Verre Joanna Osawe Selen İnal Andrew Osawe Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE Jennifer Anchali Stapornwongkul Rosalinde van der Vlies European Commission Christine Lins, Abeer Al-Olayan, Eng Nawal Alhanaee Maryam Al Mazrouei Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Vusala K.,

🌍I was honored to contribute to an engaging panel discussion at COP29 Azerbaijan, titled "𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁."🌱 Key Takeaways from the Discussion: ✅ 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀: ESG practices are not just a framework but a catalyst for achieving SDG commitments, helping align economic growth with sustainable development objectives. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The private sector must deepen its understanding of green finance and how to align with the evolving future of financing. ESG frameworks are no longer optional but essential for accessing sustainable investment opportunities. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: ESG implementation varies significantly across regions due to differing economic, social, and environmental circumstances. Tailored approaches are essential to address these unique challenges and unlock the full potential of ESG frameworks globally. ✅ 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵: Both COPs have emphasized the importance of engaging the private sector in climate solutions, highlighting their role in innovation, financing, and scaling sustainable practices. ESG principles have emerged as a core strategy for advancing scalable and inclusive frameworks for SDG progress. ✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗦𝗚: ESG-driven business models are key to meeting the Paris Agreement targets, fostering resilience, supporting climate adaptation, and ensuring a just transition to a greener economy. ✅ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Governments and policymakers must work closely with the private sector to integrate ESG frameworks, ensuring they are practical, regionally relevant, and aligned with sustainable financing mechanisms. A special thank you to the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy for curating such a rich and engaging agenda. Your dedication to fostering global dialogue on sustainability challenges is inspiring. It was an honor to share this platform with: Eng Nawal Alhanaee, Director of Future Energy Department, MOEIUAE @Lame Verre, Director of Net Zero, The Crown Estate, UK Dr. Niki Hutson, Head of Sustainable Finance & ESG Advisory, DNV Hager Abunahwa, WISER Pioneer, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) (Moderator) Let’s continue working together to align the private sector, financing, and ESG principles with the world’s sustainable future. 💡🌍 Greece at COP Alexandra Sdoukou Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy Dimitris Kollias Katerina Vardava MEng, MSc, EUREM Aris Sfakianakis Enterprise Greece SA Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability COP28 UAE #ESG #GreenFinance #SDGs #COP29 #ClimateSolutions #Sustainability #PrivateSectorLeadership #GlobalImpact

What an inspiring conversation! [Leadership Panel] Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders brought together voices from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, sharing insights on how to support women’s growth in energy leadership. Let’s continue to educate, inspire, and empower! Our deepest appreciation to: Michelle Branigan Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) MARIA FLOUDA Lean In Network | Equity & SustainabilityAdriana Reais Pinto AdP - Águas de Portugal Lana El ChaarACWA PowerEliza Chaney CircularEco Pty Ltd; #COP29 #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #Leadership #Inclusivity