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Addis Ababa launches the C40 Women4Climate Mentorship Programme

Addis Ababa launches the C40 Women4Climate Mentorship Programme on January 22nd to Empower the Next Generation of Women Climate Leaders.

Cleantech Cities: Accelerating Climate Action Through Startups and Corporate Innovation

In their new report, C40, LACI and PwC estimate the potential of new technologies and disruptive innovation in cities by 2030 could surpass 1.3 GtCO2e in greenhouse gas reductions from buildings, transport and waste each year.

Women4Climate Tech Challenge announces the expert jury for its second edition

The Women4Climate Tech Challenge, supported by C40 and The Velux Group, is proud to announce the expert jury panel for its second edition.

SYDNEY: An interview with Dr Sarah Hill

Dr Sarah Hill is CEO of Greater Sydney Commission and mentor of Anna Mitchell in the 2019 Women4Climate Sydney Mentorship Programme. In this interview she talks about the part role models have played in her career and gives advice for women wanting to lead on climate action.

LONDON: WAIR, one step closer to becoming a reality

Lili's startup, WAIR, creates upcycled sneakers from textile waste and with the help of the mentorship programme is now in the prototype phase. Here she reports back from a recent trip to Portugal where she visited potential manufacturers.

The C40 World Mayors Summit: A Youth-Female Perspective

Women4Climate mentee and founder of Climate Communicators, Emilie Baliozian, reflects on her experiences at the C40 World Mayors Summit as a member of the invited youth delegation.

Tech Challenge 2019-2020 launched at C40 World Mayors Summit

2019-2020 Women4Climate Tech Challenge launched at the C40 World Mayors Summit, showcasing the best innovative solutions to the climate crisis designed and led by women. This competition for women only is a joint initiative from The VELUX Group and C40 Cities.

STRIKING FOR THE CLIMATE: ONE WEEK ON

Women4Climate mentees Chloë Shaw and Karinne Taylor share their visions for recycling and waste and reflect on the climate strike.

20:20 Visions - NET ZERO CARBON FOR GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL BY 2030

Women4Climate mentee Daniela Ramirez shares her vision for a net zero carbon Georges River Council by 2030 by a combination of mitigation initiatives in Energy efficiency, renewable energy, carbon sequestration and changing staff behaviour.

20:20 Visions - Greening the Grid

Women4Climate mentee Tricia Lorenzo shares her vision for how we can decarbonise our energy mix using technology, systems and innovation we have available today.

20:20 Visions - Climate Change Resilience

Women4Climate mentee Claire Higgins shares her vision of a safer community by planning and preparing for natural hazards such as bush fires, storms, floods and heat waves, before they occur.

20:20 Visions - Bright Sparks of light and possibility

Women4Climate mentee Jacqui Fetchet shares her vision for a connected world where people are empowered and equipped, inspired and active through networks.

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