Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: 18 Sep 2025
Webinar: Women-led actions for sustainability
In the framework of the programme AL-INVEST Verdeand in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)the webinar will be held "Actions for sustainability led by women".with the aim of highlighting the fundamental role of women in promoting environmental and social sustainability in Latin America.
The purpose of this event is to:
- To make visible and promote initiatives led by women that promote sustainability in the region.
- To foster dialogue and knowledge exchange between women leaders, entrepreneurs and institutions committed to sustainable development.
- Promote inclusive and gender-sensitive approaches to green transition strategies and sustainable business practices.
The webinar is aimed at organisations implementing projects under Component 1 of the AL-INVEST Verde programme; representatives of SMEs, micro-enterprises and small producers; representatives of public sector and development institutions with expertise in gender, environment and sustainable production policies; as well as consultants and specialists in gender equality, sustainable development and green economy.
Event details:
- Date: 18 September 2025
- Time: 16:30 (CET)
- Format: streaming
- Simultaneous interpreting: Portuguese and English
This space seeks to contribute to capacity building, the exchange of experiences and the promotion of a green transition with a gender perspective in Latin America.
Agenda:
Institutional welcome
- 16:30 - 16:35 Welcome
- 16:35 - 16:40 Brief introduction to the AL-INVEST Verde programme and its approach to sustainability and gender, Irene Haddad, team leader of the AL-INVEST Verde programme
- 16:40 - 16:45 Presentation of the ICC Entrepreneurship Centre and its current focus on sustainability and gender, Catherine Foster, ICC Entrepreneurship Centre Global Leader
Feature presentation: Supporting women in sustainable business
- 16:45 - 17:00 Overview of the current CCI programme: Developing effective women's entrepreneurship programmes, Catherine FosterGlobal Leader of the ICC Centre for Entrepreneurship
- 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Actions to address gender challenges, Patrizia Laplana, Board member of Women Action Sustainability.
Exchange of women leaders' initiatives
- 5:15 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. ARABICA project and its gender management, Ana Moraes Coelho, Project Manager - Getulio Vargas Foundation
- 17:25 - 17:40 Beneficiary company, within the framework of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, which has incorporated gender criteria in its processes, generating positive results, Eliani Barbosa, Executive Director of the Cooperativa de Caficultores del Cerrado de Araguari y Región Ltda. - COOCACER
Question Time
- 17:40- 18:00 Moderate interaction to answer questions (via chat)
