Giving Women

Women Driving Climate Action (Zurich Climate Week)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Giving Women is leading a panel conversation at Zurich Climate Week.
Learn more and register on the official Zurich Climate Week site here
Climate change is not gender-neutral. Women are disproportionately affected by its impacts — yet they are also among the most powerful drivers of climate solutions.
Across sectors such as agriculture, water, energy, and biodiversity, women are already building resilience, leading innovation, and shaping sustainable systems. However, their role remains under-recognised and underfunded.
This event by Giving Women brings together key actors across philanthropy, finance, and practice to explore how we can better connect capital with impactful, women-led climate solutions — and accelerate meaningful change.
Why it matters
Despite their central role, only a small fraction of climate finance reaches women-led initiatives.
Unlocking the full potential of women in climate action is not only a matter of equity — it is essential for building scalable, effective, and sustainable solutions.
By shifting the narrative from women as beneficiaries to women as leaders and solution drivers, we can strengthen climate resilience, advance biodiversity, and contribute to more inclusive economic systems.
The panel
The event will feature a dynamic panel discussion bringing together organisations working at the intersection of climate, gender, finance and system change, including Medair, Unearthodox, ShEquity and The Table.
The conversation will explore:

How climate change impacts women on the ground
How women are already driving nature-society or socio-environmental solutions across key sectors
How can we collectively help level the playing field for systemic transformation
What is needed to scale these solutions through innovative financing approaches

The panel will connect real-world insights with strategic perspectives, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for systemic change.
Learn more and register on the official Zurich Climate Week site here
