ISLAMABAD: French Embassy in Pakistan and Agence Française de Developpement (AFD), in collaboration with The European Union Delegation to Pakistan, United Nations Development Program, and L’Oreal Pakistan has announced the launch of the second edition of the Gender Climate Award.
Applications for the 2024 edition are now open and will be accepted until 31 December 2023.
The Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change will act as the implementing partner for managing all the GCA related activities.
The Gender Climate Award 2024 aims to support and champion climate actions led by females, elevating their work and acknowledging their dedication.
Award a major stride
This award represents a major stride towards fostering ownership, ambition, and advancement opportunities for women in the climate action space.
The call for submissions is open across the country in three categories: Green Enterprise, Climate Action, and Young Climate Journalism.
Following a rigorous screening and interview process, one winner will be chosen by the jury from each category. The recipients will be provided with financial support to further their initiatives, driving positive change and expanding their impact on gender-inclusive climate action.
Eligibility is extended to all females contributing to climate change efforts, whether as activists, individuals, or members of civil society, , academia, research, community-based organizations, science, enterprise, media, or advocacy.
The Young Climate Journalism category is exclusively open to females aged 35 or younger.