Top Women in sustainability:
DRIVERS OF CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS By Angela Barter, Sustainability Communication Strategist, The PR Agency Scientific reports warn us that climate
DRIVING CHANGE
events and unique challenges that will
communities, reduce environmental
change could bring extreme weather
affect all life. And those who are most vulnerable, and likely to suffer most, are women in developing countries,
especially small-scale farming women. Fortunately, women can also be
powerful and effective agents of
change and promoters of adaptation
and mitigation, especially if they hold leadership positions.
According to Greenbiz, “Sustainability as a profession is coming into its
own, and women are at the forefront”. Businesswomen and women in roles of leadership within and beyond the
These women are helping to uplift
world to take action. They are the catalysts for change.”
damage, prevent further loss of
INSPIRING WOMEN IN
adopting and implementing environmental
Here in South Africa, women across
biodiversity, and create awareness by
and sustainable practices that reduce our negative impact for the greater good of the planet and the people.
“Better outcomes for women mean
a better future for our planet,” says
SUSTAINABILITY IN SA
diverse sectors are leading the
charge, championing sustainability
and driving change to transform our country to a greener, just and more sustainable economy.
World Green Building Council CEO
Meet four local women who continue to
devastating climate change, we
a positive impact and raising awareness;
Cristina Gamboa. “To prevent further need these passionate and dynamic
women to inspire women around the
sustainability field can be key drivers of change and play crucial roles in
connecting, collaborating, informing and supporting others to make a positive social environmental impact.”
There are thousands of inspiring women engaged in sustainability practices -
from ocean warriors, conservationists,
waste-preneurs, innovators to educators,
communicators, engineers, and corporate sustainability leaders - all playing their part to build sustainable businesses, cities and communities.
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inspire me with their passion for making for driving change; and for inspiring
others towards a better world around us.
