UK energy sector fails to power up women in top roles

The UK energy sector is falling behind in gender diversity, with slow progress in appointing women to key decision-making positions on company boards, according to a new report

New UAE-IRENA initiative to cook up clean energy solutions

The Beyond Food partnership will promote the deployment of clean cooking solutions across the world, as more than 2.6bn people still rely on traditional fuels for their cooking needs

Scotland announces £300k to help women fight climate change

The funding will provide women from developing countries with a voice in the climate conversation

COP26 Live: Women should be central to tackling climate crisis, Nicola Sturgeon says

The First Minister announced further action on tackling the impacts of climate change on gender

COP26: UK commits £165m to fight gender inequality in the climate crisis

A new study has found women to be those most affected by climate change worldwide

Taiwan has the most women working in offshore wind – but the figure is still very low

A new report looked into the representation of women within the renewable sector and found Taiwan to be leading the pack

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Climate change is decreasing fertility rates

Less people are having children year-on-year due to fears of climate change according to new research

New project to help catalyse affordable green housing finance in India

Green buildings are expected to help save more than 20% on energy and water consumption compared to typical buildings

Gender imbalance in the top tier of UK energy sector continues

Only 11 companies of the total 80 surveyed, met the criteria of having 30% female occupancy at board level

Ofgem aims for 50% women in its workforce by 2025

The regulator is raising the bar on achieving better gender balance in the energy industry and is calling on businesses to follow suit