Gender Lens Investing: Empowering Women and Advancing Climate Solutions

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This session will explore how gender lens investing can empower women and promote gender equality, particularly in the context of climate finance.We will delve into strategies for integrating gender considerations into investment decisions.

​Discussion Questions

• ​How can impact investors ensure that their investments drive meaningful social and economic outcomes for women and female entrepreneurs?

• ​What are the best practices for forming partnerships that add value beyond programmatic goals?

• ​How can we effectively measure and verify the impact of these investments, and what methods can be used to monetize that impact?

• ​How can we align gender and climate finance to address both issues simultaneously and ensure long-term, sustainable change?

​Discussion Leaders

• ​Annie Theriault is the Managing Partner at Cross-Border Impact Ventures, specializing in venture capital, impact investing, and inclusive health technology with a gender and impact lens.

• ​Andrea Johnson is the Executive Director of Green Empowerment, guiding efforts to bring renewable energy and clean water to rural communities worldwide, with a background in energy and environmental work at NASA and the Peace Corps.

• ​Carmen Correa is the CEO of Pro Mujer, with over 30 years of experience in operational management and strategic planning for sustainable development across Latin America.

• ​Lelemba Phiri is the Co-founder and Partner at ATG Samata, a gender lens venture capital firm focused on women-led businesses and gender-diverse teams across sub-Saharan Africa, with over 18 years of experience in development finance.

​Thank you to The Sidebar leadership team for your support in making this happen!