EUWES News & Events

A first step in closing the gender gap in the energy transition is to address gender issues in education, before students enter the workforce in the energy sector. Aiming for Gender equality in STEM studies is a key lever to address the underrepresentation of women in...

On October 29, an interactive workshop titled What Do Gender and Energy Have in Common? was held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb. The event, attended by six participants—all female—was particularly engaging for members of the...

This year’s herCAREER took place on 17 and 18 October in Munich, Germany. Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) e.V. had its own stand. The objective of WECF was to create a space where gender, feminism, and underrepresentation of WLINTA* in the energy sector are...

Title: Online workshop for Gender mainstreaming in energy policies Date: November 20,2024, 10.00-11.30 CET Guaranteeing an equitable and inclusive energy transition goes beyond implementing technical and economic policies; it necessitates a comprehensive consideration...

The 4th EPAH International Conference in Barcelona, titled “Turning the tide: paving the way for energy poverty alleviation,” highlighted the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in addressing energy poverty. The conference brought together 248 in-person...

The EUWES initiative is designed to raise awareness about the gender gap and foster a more inclusive energy sector. Its ultimate goal is to empower women as active agents of change, particularly in addressing challenges related to energy transition, gender justice,...

Despite the increasing recognition of gender equality as essential for sustainable development, the energy sector continues to struggle with integrating gender considerations into its policies and practices. This oversight not only perpetuates inequalities but also...

A stronger role for women in the green transition and a more accessible energy sector would benefit society in every way. We need structural changes, a change of mindset, and the integration of the technical and social dimensions of energy. Energy is a fundamental...

On 7th August, Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) held a workshop at the Munich Solar Camp as part of our EUWES project. With around 15 participants, WECF focused on the social impact of the energy transition. The guiding questions were: How can the energy...