GWEC and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) have chosen the participants for the 2022 edition of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Programme.
The jointly organised scheme aims to enhance gender diversity across the wind sector.
This year the scheme will welcome 21 participants from around the world for the fourth edition of the programme.
They represent a diverse pool of applicants from a variety of disciplines and sectors within the wind industry. They will take part in the year-long programme which focuses on training, mentorship, fostering knowledge and skill-sharing to advance the participants’ careers to leadership roles.
This year’s cohort will be the fourth round of participants in the scheme designed to ensure the energy transition is delivered by a diverse workforce drawing on a variety of perspectives and skills.
GWEC and GWNET would like to thank this year’s partners JERA, and the European Climate Foundation.
Jeanette Gitobu, director of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Programme, said: “This year’s applications demonstrated the growing strength of the industry, but also the value of the important work this program does.
“Previous participants can be found across the industry, ensuring their voices are heard in the energy transition, and it is exciting to see so many women eager to follow in their footsteps and make their impact felt in the industry. .
“The drive for gender equality has been challenged by the pandemic, but it is vital for everyone working to help the world achieve its net zero goals that we ensure a variety of ideas, voices, and perspectives are part of the work delivering the energy transition.
“It fills me with pride to see the participants, the mentors, GWEC, and GWNET work to ensure that happens.”