Women Leading the Energy Transition at HLPF 2026

Women are driving the energy transition from the frontlines of innovation, policy, investment, and community organizing. Aligned with the 2026 High-Level Political Forum’s theme of transformative, equitable action, this session convenes senior leaders from clean energy entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, and multilateral institutions to explore how diverse leadership accelerates progress on SDG7. Bridging grassroots networks and global institutions, the conversation will highlight the unique impact of women-led approaches, expose where structural barriers persist, and outline how the international community can champion inclusive leadership at every level. Join us to reshape the future of clean energy. Speakers: - Ms. Selen İnal, Founder of EcoMuse and Member of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition - Ms. Rana Ghoneim, Director, Division of Energy and Climate Action at UNIDO Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Clay, Lead Energy & Climate Analyst at Washington Post Intelligence


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