Equality Initiative

Accelerating gender equality and diversity in clean energy transitions

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The 2025-2027 Equality Initiative Ambassadors Cohort Now Open for Nominations

The Equality Initiative Ambassadors Program is officially accepting nominations for its next cohort of exceptional leaders dedicated to advancing gender equality in the clean energy sector. Nominations are exclusively open to Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and International Energy Agency (IEA) members and their affiliated communities.

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The 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards Ceremony at the 15th Clean Energy Ministerial

The winners of the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards were celebrated at the 15th Annual Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Foz de Iguazu, Brazil, on October 2nd, 2024.

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The "Implementing Inclusivity Framework" Unveiled

At the 15th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM15) and the 9th Mission Innovation Meeting (MI-9), the Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative made a major leap toward a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable energy future with the launch of the Implementing Inclusivity Framework. This Framework, endorsed by the Mission Innovation's Inclusivity Catalyst, highlights the vital role that women, youth, and underrepresented groups play in driving the transition to clean energy and encourages all members to embed the gender, equality, inclusivity, and diversity (GEDI) principles across their work and programs.

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Find out how to get involved

The Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative is a governmental network dealing with strategies, policies and measures to increase the promotion of women in the field of clean energy. If you represent a government in the field of energy and you wish to improve gender equality in this important field, find out more about how to get involved!

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Become an Equal by 30 signatory

The goal of this public-private campaign is to reach gender parity in the energy sector. If your company supports equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030, visit us and become a signatory of Equal by 30!

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Events & Workshops

  • Event
    April 8, 2026 3:00 pm

    Constructive Narratives for Heat Pump Adoption: Communicating the Transition to Low-Carbon Home Heating

    User-Centred Energy Systems Academy
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    April 14, 2026 3:00 pm

    Give to Gain through UK Equality in Energy Transitions Ambassadors lenses

    Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative
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    April 15, 2026 3:00 pm

    Preparing the Energy Workforce for AI

    Solutions Center Initiative
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Awards 2024

The fourth Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative Awards are brought to you in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).

These awards were open to individuals and organizations from around the world. Learn more about the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Award winners here.

 

 

Awards 2022

The third Equality in Energy Transitions Awards were brought to you in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).

The winners were announced at the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial, in September 2022, in Pittsburgh!

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Awards 2020

The second C3E International (now the Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative) Awards for the categories “Woman of Distinction” and “Organizational Leadership” were presented at CEM11/MI5 in September 2020.

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Awards 2019

Recognizing leadership and achievement promotes career advancement and inspires women of all ages to contribute to the clean energy field. That is why in May 2019 the inaugural C3E International (now the Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative) Awards were presented during the “Women in Clean Energy Breakfast” at the CEM10/MI-4 Ministerial in Vancouver.

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