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Empowering Women in Sustainable Mobility Strategies and Innovations

date November 6, 2024 | 17:00 - 18:30
place
Multipurpose room 02
organization
Wuppertal Institut Fr Klima Umwelt Energie Gmbh
country
Germany
language
English
Reference: 
NE 02-06

Summary

This networking event at the World Urban Forum explores the critical role of women as both beneficiaries and drivers in the transition towards sustainable urban mobility. It delves into how integrating gender perspectives into mobility projects can enhance their outcomes, fostering more equitable and inclusive urban environments. By examining initiatives like SOLUTIONSplus, GEF7, Strength_M and Co-prodUSE, the session will highlight innovative approaches that prioritize women's needs and involvement. Attendees will gain actionable insights for integrating gender equity in mobility solutions, aiming to empower women as leaders in the sustainable mobility sector.

Objectives

Highlight Gender-Specific Needs: To emphasize the importance of incorporating gender analyses in planning and executing sustainable mobility projects to address women's specific needs and challenges.
Showcase Successful Initiatives: To share insights from successful international cooperation projects, demonstrating the positive impact of gender-responsive mobility solutions.
Promote Female Leadership: To encourage the promotion of female entrepreneurship and leadership within the e-mobility industry as a pathway to a more inclusive mobility future.
Foster Stakeholder Engagement: To underscore the significance of engaging stakeholders and conducting comprehensive gender analyses to ensure mobility projects are inclusive and equitable.
Address Systemic Barriers: To discuss strategies for overcoming systemic barriers to women's mobility, including safety and socio-economic factors.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Ms. Rosa Munoz
Senior Researcher
Wuppertal Institut Für Klima, Umwelt, Energie Gmbh
Ms. Simmi Sashi
Coordinator
Kochi Municipal Corporation
Mr. Eveline Pardo Trevisan
Senior Advisor
BHTrans, City of Belo Horizonte