The Mediterranean region has numerous women at the forefront of climate action; be it as activists, entrepreneurs, members of government and climate negotiators or scientists. Nonetheless, the needs of women and girls are often overlooked in multilateral climate processes, because they are severely underrepresented in negotiations. Recognizing that women’s leadership is extremely important, this event aims to highlight the remarkable achievements and contributions of women from the Euro-Mediterranean region and inspire a young generation of future leaders.
Speakers:
- Alicia Perez-Porro – Scientific Coordinator, Head of Policy Engagement & Institutional Relations, CREAF, UAB
- Daria POVH SKUGOR – Director, UN Environment Programme-Mediterranean Action Plan; Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC)
- Eman Wahby – MENA Engagement Lead, COP29 Climate Champion Team (online)
- Kathleen A. Sherwin – Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer – Plan International Global Hub
- Kenza Benmoussa – Climate Entrepreneur and Sustainability Consultant
- Mariana Gomes –President and Founder of Ultimo Recurso (online)
- Nouzha Bouchareb – Former Minister of Urban Planning and Habitat of Morocco; Vice President of the Mediterranean Climate House;
President of Connecting Women (online) - Sara Grubanov-Bošković – Policy officer – OECD Istanbul Centre, Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate (online)
- Wafae Misrar – Campaign and Policy Lead – CAN Africa
