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Women in the Green Economy

  Workshop Overview This was an incredible opportunity to participate in 2 day workshop offered by Unido offering Capacity Building for Public Sector in Female Empowerment and Inclusion in the Green Economy. Course Content The two day train the trainer program also covered a comprehensive policy context of the green economy in South Africa and Gender bias and gaps. One of the key insights was how to use a gender lens to support Women Economic Empowerment in the Green Economy.  Application of Gender Mainstreaming Tools and Methodologies to empower women in the Green Economy.  The training was for local and municipal officers who works in policy, project development , M&E and procurement. Other interesting areas covered included: Gendered policy, Programmes and Implementation Plans Gendered Green Economy Value Chain Analysis Creating Action Plans that actively include Female-owned Entrepreneurs
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Just Energy Transition Inclusion of Small Businesses in South Africa

  On 31 July 2024 Elize Hattingh hosted round table discussions with stakeholders that are actively supporting local green entrepreneurs in South Africa renewable energy and energy efficient sectors. The event was hosted by Trade Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) at the Annual TIPS Forum in Pretoria. We discuss green business barriers that marginalised groups such as female-owned, youth-owned and people with disabilities-owned are experiencing. Senior representatives from the Department of Minerals and Energy participated together with IDC representatives.
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Fostering Inclusive Green Growth

Elize Hatting is looking forward to host a platform for local green enterprises to engage with key Green Economy Stakeholders in Government to unpack business barriers to ensure no one is left behind and that we focus on SMME inclusion as a priority for a truly Just Transition.  
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Leadership Training for Female Multipliers in the Circular Economy

  A huge shout out to  PREVENT Waste Alliance  and  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH  for offering this life-changing Leadership Program for female leaders in Circular Economy. I enjoyed spending time (in person in Europe) with other women from 3rd world countries to learn about their leadership challenges and experiences in implementing Circular Economy initiatives.  During our 1 week stay in Bonn, we used our time after class to document best practice recycling and upcycling examples in Germany that are linked to the EU Green Deal that shows potential to be implemented in our own countries. I loved the enthusiasm and hunger to learn and grow not only in ourselves but also in our local communities! Looking forward to a fellow country study tour to Columbia, Georgia, Albanie, Kosovo, and South Africa.  #circulareconomy   #circularity   #FFBS   #futurefemales   #femaleleadership See the post from Pr...
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Circular Economy: Sustainable Packaging Masterclass

  I hosted a Sustainable Packaging Masterclass in November 2023 for the Future Females Circular Economy Business School. Our 50 program participants were invited to expand their knowledge and apply principles in the SMME businesses. The masterclass topics covered the following:  Sustainable and Biodegradable/Reusable Packaging Global Trends in Sustainable Packaging Examples of Plant-Based Packaging Materials Examples of Global Manufacturers Leading in Sustainable Packaging South African Legislation -Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)What South African businesses are using eco-friendly packaging materials? A Case Study: What is an example of one South African business that is using eco-friendly business practices? Sustainable Packaging Trends and Opportunities for Small Businesses in South Africa EU Green Deal and Export Requirements Eco-Labelling Practical applications were shared: Explore how companies can make more sustainable packaging and Strategi...
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AIEC GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION 2023

UPCOMING EVENT!  I am looking forward to the stakeholder engagement opportunity next week at the AIEC GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION 2023. The AIEC Global Trade and Investment Mission  is building strategic networks are fundamental to the success of a start-up. Hosted by the African Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre. At this event I will be advocating for access to inclusive finance for local green entrepreneurs - start-ups in AFRICA to promote climate adaptation solutions and build resilience in informal settlements🌍 This is the message that I will be carrying through to the African Investors next week at the AIEC Energy Trade Conference . Have a look at the conference details here: http://www.aiecdirectory.co.za/ #sustainability   #climatefinance   #investafrica   #genderlenseinvestment   #climateadaptation   #greentech 👉 Read more:  www.aiecdirectory.co.za   Facebook: aiec7thedition Instagram: @aiec_digital  Twitter: @AI...
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Female Empowerment in Solar

You got to love FEMALE GREEN CREATION Magic Powers! Photos of the all female workforce behind Ener-G-Africa's newly opened 20MW solar panel assembly plant in Ndabeni, Cape Town. At the grand opening of Ener-G-Africa, Africa's only all-female solar panel assembly plant, based in Ndabeni, Cape Town. That's right, all the ground staff at this factory are females from previously disadvantaged communities. They are also the only German TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein, English translation: Technical Inspection Association) certified tier-one small solar panel manufacturer in the world. Well done to GreenCape 's Lisa Johansson for facilitating this $2.1million investment into the Mother City!
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