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MAINSTREAMING GENDER INTO URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN

The design of a city defines, to a great extent, the activities that take place within it. A lack of gender expertise in urban planning can therefore lead to serious disadvantages for women, children and gender minorities.

MEET THE WOMEN4CLIMATE AUCKLAND MENTORS

Meet the Auckland Women4Climate mentors who will be supporting ten mentees in their mentorship journey.

Meet the Women4Climate Toronto mentors

Over the course of the Women4Climate Toronto program mentees will consult with mentors from the public and private sector with expertise in a variety of fields, including climate change/action, business, finance, marketing and communications. Find out who they are.

Online Course: Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action

This 4-week online course aims to empower and inspire women and girls to strengthen their leadership skills in order to deliver green climate initiatives rooted in the principles of inclusion and equity.

Toronto: Interview with Rachel Wang #WomenCrushWednesday

This #WomenCrushWednesday we are spotlighting Rachel Wang, a Women4Climate from Toronto. Read on to find out more about the Bike Brigade and Rachel’s feminist views on climate leadership.

Addis Ababa: Interview with Yididiya Damtew #WomenCrushWednesday

This #WomenCrushWednesday we are celebrating Yididiya Damtew, a Women4Climate from Addis Ababa. Read on to find out about Yididiya’s motivation behind Aklill and her journey as an emerging climate leader.

Women4Climate: Leading transformative change worldwide

On International Women’s Day, the C40 Women4Climate team has launched a new video celebrating the 600 women from 16 cities who have participated in our mentorship programme since its founding in 2017.

Paris: Interview with Paola Mugnier #WomenCrushWednesday

Paola Mugnier is a Women4Climate from Paris and the Director of Urbalia, a business dedicated to greening cities. Paola talked to us about the guidebook she co-authored on how to implement urban agriculture on rooftops and terraces in French cities.

Winners of the C40 Women4Climate Tech Challenge 2020 Announced

Four inspirational women have today been announced as the winners of C40’s 2nd Women4Climate Tech Challenge 2020.

Tel Aviv-Yafo: Interview with Yael Shemer #WomenCrushWednesday

Yael Shemer, a Women4Climate from Tel Aviv-Yafo is talking about her journey as a co-founder of TULU and give us her insights on the access economy and how it can save the planet.

Breaking down barriers to drive more cycling in Sydney

The latest research from C40 Women4Climate and the City of Sydney looks at the key drivers and barriers that are shaping women’s transport choices across Greater Sydney.

LAUNCH OF THE TORONTO WOMEN4CLIMATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

On World Environment Day, C40 and the City of Toronto have launched the Women4ClimateTO. Toronto is the 16th city overall to launch a Mentorship Programme.

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