The report "Wind energy: A gender perspective" by IRENA/Women in Wind also highlighted a significant leadership disparity, indicating that merely 8 percent of top management positions in the global wind energy industry are occupied by women. Most women are found in administrative and non-STEM positions within the wind energy sector.

GWEC and GWNET urge other actors in the renewable energy sector to acknowledge the significance of ensuring equal involvement in combating climate change and advancing sustainable development. By empowering the next cohort of guardians for a sustainable energy landscape, we reaffirm that our endeavors are consistent with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls) and UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all).

A specialized program offering training and mentorship to women in the wind sector, designed to equip participants with global insights, diverse expertise, and networking opportunities to progress into leadership roles.
An array of mentors comprising prominent women in the wind industry.
A comprehensive educational initiative, expandable annually, integrating cutting-edge technology advancements and industry best practices. It covers various domains including policy advocacy, project management, project financing, turbine engineering, and more.
A platform aiding leading companies in the field to identify talent and achieve new gender equality benchmarks, thereby optimizing their workforce. An expanding alumni network poised to mentor future generations of women entering the industry over the next decade, as wind emerges as a predominant energy source globally.

A mentorship initiative featuring monthly virtual sessions.
A tailored education and skill enhancement program, comprising webinars for knowledge transfer and workshops for honing leadership, communication, presentation, and industry engagement skills.
An educational excursion, encompassing workshops, networking sessions, high-level seminars, and engagements with pivotal entities in the wind industry.
Opportunities for networking at prominent global energy gatherings.
A recognition ceremony to commemorate program fulfillment.

Who is eligible to apply?

The program is guided by the principles of diversity in both background and geographic representation. Now entering its sixth year in 2024, the initiative is expanding its reach to include more participants from various sectors. Additionally, it is extending invitations for applications from three new emerging markets in the wind industry: China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

Advocating for diversity in developing nations and burgeoning markets is a fundamental tenet of the program. Prospective applicants must be citizens or residents of the following emerging markets for wind energy: Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 10th May 2024.