"The community of Bikita is in the edge of the lithium mine but without access to electricity.We are the custodians of this land & believe should benefit with access to the solar technology” says Gamuchirai from Bikita #justtransition #AfPhilCon2024 #communitybasedenergyplanning

Makoma Lekalakala highlights that environmental and climate justice in Africa is about caring for the balance of living relationships. “Renewable energy for whom? For what? We must take into account gender and class.” #APC Earthlife Africa JHB Dr Mela Chiponda WEDO African Philanthropy Conference

Dr Mela Chiponda SHINE Collab Director-In Malawi when cyclone Freddy devastated communities, women there recognized that if they had had their own solar phone chargers & it would have saved lives. Community access to energy enables them to adapt.

Women's participation in decision-making processes is essential for developing effective &equitable climate policies that address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women. #ClimateActionNow Open Society-Africa Dr Mela Chiponda

🌍Thank U to our partners #RabiaTransitions & SHINE Collab - 👏your support helped us host a great Women's Seminar to #EmpowerWomen to lead the way, for a #JustTransition & #SustainableFuture. #WomensMonth Chantal #TheresaMazarira Dr Dr Mela Chiponda Presidential Climate Commission Zama Khanyile

& a BIG thanks to Commissioner Zama Khanyile from Presidential Climate Commission, who unpacked the #JTFinanceMechanism – exploring the many opportunities to #EmpowerWomen entrepreneurs in a #JustTransition & for a #SustainableFuture. Now is the time to #Rethink #Innovate Chantal Dr Mela Chiponda

Earthlife Africa JHB Dr Mela Chiponda

Please join Shine & partners for our second Power to the People Webinar: How Community-led, Decentralized Renewable Energy Enables Gender and Climate Justice Solutions, which will take place on 30 October at 3-5pmCAT | 1-3pmGMT | 9-11amEDT Register here: bit.ly/3U52XRA

Africa’s energy transition is essential, but who bears the cost? 🤔 Check out our October Blog (bit.ly/3Yllx9F) for insights, and don’t miss our second webinar on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, from 3-5PM CAT | 1-3 pm GMT | 9-11am EDT! Register📲: bit.ly/3UmSSjh

We need an accountability strategy where each country holds others accountable for our shared recommendations. As feminists, we represent the unspoken issues, ensuring progressive ideas become part of Africa’s agenda. #AfricaBeijing30 #Beijing30 #AfricanCSOs #BPfA

IIED Kevin Jonshtone highlights the shortcomings of the prevailing belief in the energy sector that the private sector has all the answers. "Context matters, people matter" Wallace Global Fund WEDO Lisa VeneKlasen Dr Mela Chiponda Solar Sister VIRL Financial Services

Dr Mela Chiponda "The communities hosting the lithium mines in Zimbabwe are asking 'energy transition' for whom? …they’re carrying the burden of ensuring the whole world transitions to clean energy… but don’t have access to electricity" #justtransition #renewables #genderjustice

Sonia Kwami “Energy is a justice issue. When the world is powered by renewables it’s a new vision of the world" 350 dot org Wallace Global Fund IIED Solar Sister VIRL Financial Services Dr Mela Chiponda #energyjustice #powertothepeople

"Women are disproportionally impacted by energy poverty and climate change. Women should be prioritized for access to renewable. Women are the solution providers." Solar Sister Lisa VeneKlasen Dr Mela Chiponda #genderjustice #communityled #energyaccess #climatecrisis

"Communities should take the lead. We're building a community of practice alongside funders, financiers, & advocates to learn from these communities. Together, we can leverage our insights to boost funding and shift narratives." Dr Mela Chiponda 350 dot org Wallace Global Fund IIED Solar Sister

Thank you for a powerful webinar today on the gender-energy-climate nexus. Dr Mela Chiponda Lisa VeneKlasen Solar Sister Nigeria VIRL Financial Services IIED - Kevin. @

Everjoice Win Dr Mela Chiponda Solar Sister Nigeria VIRL Financial Services IIED We’re building on your legacy, EJ! Hope you enjoyed the call to energy and climate folks to go “back to basics” with communities! Isn’t that what we said to the human rights & development world when we started JASS - Just Associates ? 🌱🌱🦋

As 2024 comes to a close, we are expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support & collaboration this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, & well-deserved rest. Here’s to more shared successes and meaningful work together in 2025!

Excited to join a powerful Pan-African feminist delegation with FEMNET, WILPF & the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative! Advocating for a just, feminist-led energy transition that centers gender justice & community voices. 🔗 Sessions: bit.ly/4jK55ts

Women Powering a Just Energy Future! Join us for a webinar on how women in resource-rich communities are leading fair & sustainable energy solutions. 🌍✨ 📅 09 April 2025 | ⏰ 15:00 (UTC+2) 📢 Register now: bit.ly/4cddFO4