Empowering Women in Green Industry Mr. LI Yong Educating and investing in women and girls has a multiplier effect on productivity, efficiency and economic growth. But economically strengthening women is not only a means by which to spur and sustain inclusive industrial development. It is also a matter of advancing women's human rights.
UNIDO Director General
Mr. Neil Buhne Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment is not only important from the perspective of realizing women’s rights but is also imperative for smart economies. Women are key agents of change and when women and men are equal, economies grow faster; less people remain in poverty, and the overall well-being of people increases. Harnessing women’s potential as economic actors, leaders and consumers in efficient industry, and more sustained and higher growth. I believe supporting women in green industry will move us both in the right direction and faster towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Resident Coordinator UN Pakistan
Mr. Esam Alqararah The greening of existing and the creation of new green industries bear great potential and
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entry points to achieve inclusive and sustainable industrial development, which is the core principle of UNIDO. UNIDO believes that enabling policy environment coupled with deliberate action by government, the private sector, and development practitioners among others, are necessary to utilize the full potential of women’s participation in green growth.
UNIDO Representative, Pakistan
Ms. Shahina Waheed Women Green Industry Initiative creates awareness, knowledge and capacities. We work with governments to support industrial institutions that in turn provide assistance to enterprises and entrepreneurs in all aspects relating to the greening of industry. Women are important agents of change, and a more equal inclusion of both women and men could propel green industry and lead to better development outcomes.
National Project Coordinator GCIP