WOCAN offers tailored solutions for public and private entities to meet the gender requirements of climate funds, align with the goals of the Paris Agreement and contribute effectively to SDG Goal # 5 in order to implement bold climate action and sustainable development worldwide.
UNDERSTAND. DESIGN. IMPLEMENT. MEASURE.
WOCAN’s global network of experts helps you to better understand the needs and roles of women and men related to climate actions, and to design and implement projects that achieve positive impacts for all. We provide you with the technical assistance that will simplify the process
of obtaining accreditation or project approval of climate funds by assessing gender gaps and developing context-specific solutions.
UNDERSTAND
Conduct stakeholder and gender analyses
Share opportunities and approaches to achieve women’s empowerment and climate results
DESIGN
Design gender-responsive climate strategies stakeholder and gender analyses
Set indicators and targets, and develop Gender Action Plans (GAP) and strategies
IMPLEMENT
Provide coaching and technical assistance as needed to implement GAP and
Train your staff and partners to implement, monitor and measure results
MEASURE
Measure impacts using the W+ Standard™
Communicate verified results using W+ Standard ™certification and reports
WHO WE WORK WITH
- Development organizations including NGOs and UN Agencies that seek to increase their abilities to demonstrate gender-responsive results related to climate action.
- Governments (national and sub-national) that require assistance with setting conditions to enable financing and implementing the SDGs and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
- Companies interested in understanding the risks and opportunities within their supply chains and CSR projects, and addressing consumer demands for effective social and climate actions.
- Investors that require data to ensure that investments are safeguarded against social risks and are aligned with the SDGs and a low-carbon economy. Investors are also looking for evidence of their investments’ social and environmental impacts.
REASONS WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH US
Global Presence. Our consultants are situated in countries across the world, thus have appropriate local knowledge and networks.
Recognized Thought Leader. Our experts are at the forefront of discussions around gender/women’s empowerment and climate change, and are considered visionary thought leaders in the field.
Combination of Gender and Climate-related Sectoral Expertise. Our consultants have a combination of gender and technical expertise in sectors of agriculture, forests, water and landscape management. This enables them to provide assistance that is particularly well-suited to climate strategies and programs.
Guidance on Gender and Climate Solutions. We combine strategic advisory and gender and climate solutions in combination with the use of the W+ Standard™ for W+ labelled carbon credits.
For more information, contact us:
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management: info@wocan.org
W+ Standard: coordinator@wplus.lapsongroup.com
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