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REPORTS | 2022

How to Set Up a National/Regional Network of Women in Sustainable Energy

GWNET is a global network aiming at empowering women working in sustainable energy in all parts of the world, at different career levels from both the public and the private sector.

Over the last five years, the work of GWNET has grown to encompass global activities around advocacy, mentorship, and networking. The lessons learned over this period have been invaluable and have solidified the beliefs that drove us to set up the network.

It is these lessons that we have put together in this guide to provide guidance to upcoming women’s energy networks on the steps to consider when setting up their initiative, as well as learn from existing networks and what they are doing in this space.

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