Masdar Calls Upon Global Community at COP27 to Pledge Support for Women Tackling Climate Change

Masdar's Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform called on the global community attending COP27 in Egypt next week to support its campaign, I Am WiSER.

The initiative was launched to raise support for women at the forefront of efforts to tackle climate change and encourage world leaders to press forward with initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable future. 

The campaign urges policymakers, heads of industry, and individuals to take the #IAmWiSER pledge to champion women as agents of sustainable change, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 5 and 7, which aim to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls," and "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all," respectively.

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said: "Women have a critical contribution to make towards global climate action and they are already working tirelessly to help tackle the challenges. As the world prepares for the COP27 climate summit, it is vital that women have a seat at the table and their voices are heard. Masdar has been shining a spotlight on the great work women do on climate for over seven years through WiSER. The #IAmWiSER campaign further amplifies women's role as powerful agents of sustainable change."

WiSER was launched in 2015 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It was born from the realization that when women are empowered and supported, they can turbocharge the transition to a more sustainable future for all.

Over seven years, more than 85 women from 21 nations have received mentorship and training to develop leadership skills through WiSER's Pioneers Program.

WiSER has also convened high-level forums, attended by more than 2,000 participants, to promote sustainability and gender equality.