Verra and the W+ Standard have released an updated guidance document (PDF) for proponents of projects in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program that are concurrently certified with the W+ Standard Program and are seeking to apply a W+ (external) label to Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) generated by their project. A VCU certification label indicates that a project meets the requirements […]
Category Archives: Webinar
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WOCAN and the W+ Standard will present changes made to its W+ Standard and Guidance documents, recently revised to enhance its requirements for No Net Harm and women’s empowerment claims of projects. Panelists will present the key changes to the W+ Standard, why they are necessary, and application to a project with strong women’s leadership […]
Climate Change, Events, Video, Webinar
[Recording] WOCAN CSW66 Side Event: Financing women’s organizations & entrepreneurs using climate finance & markets
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Climate finance and markets could enable women entrepreneurs and women’s groups to benefit from climate mitigation and adaptation projects, while de-risking activities for environmental project developers and impact investors. Speakers will showcase opportunities to scale up women’s groups and women-led enterprises managing climate projects by catalyzing new funding. WOCAN will share its experiences with the […]
Photo Credit: IFAD / G.M.B.Akash Purpose A lively discussion amongst colleagues with a common interest in exploring the potential of climate finance, and carbon markets in particular, as an opportunity for pushing forward on gender equality and women’s empowerment. When Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 18:00 – 19:30 CET Moderator Jeannette Gurung, Executive Director, […]
On June 17, 2021, we had a webinar discussion with a common interest in exploring the potential of climate finance, and carbon markets in particular, as an opportunity for pushing forward on gender equality. The session was hosted by Jeannette Gurung of WOCAN in association with Sue Phillips of Gender Tech Enterprises. The discussion revolved […]