CAREC WEOP Guest Speakers' Series: "Green Finance with a Gender Lens: Why Does It Matter and What Can We Achieve?"

Women are often disproportionately affected by environmental challenges, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making around climate finance and investments. By adopting a gender lens in green finance, we can unlock untapped potential, ensure fair access to resources, and promote investments that drive both environmental sustainability and social equity.

During this session, Bayarsaikhan Otgonbayar, Head of the International Banking Department and Chair of the Gender Committee of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia, will discuss the following key points:

• Why businesses should consider gender inclusivity in their green finance strategies
• What opportunities companies miss by overlooking gender in their operations
• How integrating gender into business practices attracts innovative financing options from banks
• How gender-responsive finance significantly impacts businesses, communities, and the environment
• What practical steps can organizations take to adhere to these principles

Through this interactive session, participants will be encouraged to reflect on key questions that challenge traditional approaches to green finance and emphasize the transformative power of gender inclusion.

For more details on the speaker and registration, please follow this link.