Women, Energy, And Climate Resilience in The Caucasus & Central Asia

● Date: 2 July 2024
● Time: 13:00 CET
● Duration: 2.5 Hours
● Platform: online, Zoom

Objective: The objective of this meeting  was to delve into the intersectionality of gender, energy, and climate in the Caucasus and Central Asian region. We aim to explore the vulnerabilities of women in climate adaptation efforts and their pivotal role in the energy transition, with a focus on labor markets, skills development, and gender gaps.

Key topics covered:
● Vulnerabilities of women in climate change impacts
● Strategies for addressing gender-specific challenges in climate adaptation
● Women's participation in energy transition initiatives
● Identifying barriers hindering women's participation in the energy sector
● Labor market dynamics, skill requirements, and gender gaps in the region
● Opportunities for empowering women in the energy sector

Program 

Welcome and Introduction [15 minutes] 

• Opening remarks from the moderator
• Brief introduction of the agenda and objectives
• Introduction round

Session 1: Women and Climate Adaptation [30 minutes]

• Presenter 1: Mariam Devidze (Researcher), Georgia (The Importance of Gender-Sensitive Climate Policies and Actions: Impact of Climate Change on Women in Georgia)
• Presenter 2: Nursulu Gapurova (Myqty Women), Kazakhstan (Impact of Climate Change on the Life and Health of Women and the Queer Community in Urban and Rural Areas of Central Asia)

Q&A session [30 minutes]

• Discussion: [led by moderator]
  • Identifying key areas where women are most vulnerable to climate change
  • Exploring policy interventions to enhance women's resilience in the face of climate-related disasters

Session 2: Women's Role in Energy Transition [30 minutes]

• Presenter 1: Nune Sakanyan (Women in Climate and Energy), Armenia
• Presenter 2: Dr. Saule Zholdayakova Acting Director of Department of Alternative Energy, Head of Hydrogen Technologies Research Laboratory, KMG Engineering LLP, Kazakhstan (Advancing Gender Equality in the Hydrogen Energy Revolution)

Q&A session [30 minutes]

• Discussion: [lead by moderator]
  • Strategies for promoting gender-inclusive policies and practices in energy transition projects
  • Discussing the role of education and training programs in closing gender gaps in the energy workforce

Wrap-Up [15 minutes] and Closing Remarks [10 minutes]

• Summary of key insights and takeaways from the discussions
• Announcement of any follow-up actions or next step

Please find here the  briefing note  “Women must come out of the shadows in the Caucasus and Central Asia”  and here the Social Media Post to the event.