Webinar: Women in the Green Transition: Closing Gaps, Generating Opportunities   

In the framework of Women's Month, AL-INVEST Verde proposes a space for dialogue to analyse the role of women in the transition towards a sustainable and inclusive economy in Latin America.

While the green transition opens up new economic opportunities, structural gender gaps persist in access to finance, participation in sustainable value chains and decision-making in strategic sectors.

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• Date: 18 March 2026
• Time: 16:30 (Central European Time - CET)
• Modality: Virtual

Agenda:

16:30 – 16:35 Welcome and introduction, Irene Haddad, team leader of the AL-INVEST Verde programme

16.35 - 16.55 Women in action in sustainability, Patrizia Laplana, member of WAS (Women Action Sustainability)

16.55 - 17.10 Contribution to the inclusion of women, Patricia Malnatti, President Environment and Sustainability Department UIPBA (Industrial Union of the Province of Buenos Aires)

17.10 - 17.30 Project: Ensuring the sustainability of the Colombian coffee chain

• The project and its actions on gender, Ana Perez, Inclusive Business Partners
• Challenges for women in the coffee value chain, Ricardo Carreño, Forum CIV

17.30 - 17.50 Project: AXES

• The project and its implementation strategy, Jennifer Tenorio Impact Hub
• Gender actions and results, Cristina Vindas, Impact Hub

17.50.- 17.55 Question and answer session 

17.55 - 18.00 Wrap up + Closure