Accelerating gender equality and diversity in clean energy transitions

The 2026 Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative Awards will take place on 12 October 2026 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!

With great pride, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Equality in Energy Transitions partners with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) to present one of the energy industry's most prestigious awards programs.

The Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative (EETI) Awards celebrate women and organizations from around the world making an impact through leadership, innovation, and commitment across the energy sector, including industry, academia, advocacy, NGOs, government, and research. This year’s awards include three categories: the Woman of Distinction Award, the Organizational Leadership Award, and the Emerging Leader Award, celebrating a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and career stages.

The Ceremony will take place on 12 October 2026, during the “Empowering Youth for a Diverse Clean Energy Workforce” side event at the 17th Clean Energy Ministerial, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

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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 "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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