A Glimpse of Women and Empowerment in Resource Efficiency and Energy in Ukraine

The Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre in Ukraine in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has developed a joint video dedicated to gender equality and involving women to power industry and resource efficiency. The video offers to examine the role of women in these areas, become aware that good business development directly depends on the share of women and men in a company.

Five women in the video represent different organizations (UNIDO, Swiss Cooperation Office in Ukraine, Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre, Women Energy Club of Ukraine, State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving). They claim that gender equality and women’s empowerment have a positive impact on the inclusive and sustainable development of industry, especially in energy sector and resource efficiency. Women are the agents of change in all spheres of social life and they believe it is necessary to change our attitude to gender balance in the world today, involving men as well. Gender equality allows both men and women to contribute equally to economic, political, social and cultural development of the nation.

Please follow the link to enjoy the video.