Women In Sustainable Hydropower
Hydropower needs to double by 2050 if we are to meet climate goals. We need the broadest possible pool of talent working to achieve this. Welcome to WISH.
Overview
To begin tackling the gender equality gap in hydropower, IHA and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) have developed the Women in Sustainable Hydropower (WISH) network to bring together women from across the hydropower community to deliver the clean energy transition. As women represent only approximately 25% of the workforce, it is fundamental to promote, support and empower them in hydropower and encourage more women to join and stay in the industry. Using this space, we aim to foster a global network of women to connect and eventually share best practices.
Research
IHA and GWNET provided research and analysis for the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)’s report focused on assessing women’s participation in the hydropower sector. Titled, ‘Power with full force: Getting to gender equality in the hydropower sector’, the report draws out five key recommendations for policymakers and those in the sector:
- Start with education and implement actions to remove the constraints on the numbers of women who pursue STEM degrees.
- Identify gender gaps in the workplace and enact policies to close them.
- Raise awareness to promote hydropower as an appealing career for women.
- Provide mentoring, role models, and networking opportunities for women.
- Include more men in the gender inequality discussion and encourage them to be proactive to reduce the gaps.
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