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Strengthening Women's Pathways to Become Economic and Social Agents of Change in Pakistan

18 October 2016
Challenges to gender equality and women's rights continue to thrive in many parts of the world. In this presentation, Roshen Zafar, founder of Kash Foundation, talks about her own experiences and struggles as she fulfills her personal goals. She shares insights on how women in Pakistan can be…

Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women?

18 October 2016
Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia.

Journey to Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

18 October 2016
Challenges to gender equality and women's rights continue to thrive in many parts of the world. In this interview, Ms. Roshen Zafar, founder of Kash Foundation, talks about her own experiences and struggles as she fulfills her personal goals. She shares insights on how women in Pakistan can be…

Wenny Kusuma on Inclusive Leadership

18 October 2016
Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia. She defines "inclusive leadership" and how it…

Women's Alliances and Fostering Gender Equality in the Philippines

18 October 2016
The pursuit of gender equality is complex and challenging. Ms. Emmeline Verzosa of the Philippine Commission on Women shares her insights on the status of gender equality in the Philippines. Ms. Verzosa works in partnership with key stakeholders, especially women from civil society, the private…

Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs

18 October 2016
Ms. Pacita Juan, founder of sustainable lifestyle store/market and café called ECHOstore, talks about her personal journey that shaped her approach to promoting women’s economic empowerment. She also tackles the change needed in order to promote successful entrepreneurship.

Hydrogen in Energy Systems and Synergies with Transport

16 September 2016
Energy system transformation requires huge changes in the use of different energy vectors like heat, transport, and electricity. The use of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy can help decarbonize the energy system. Gas networks ensure efficient infrastructure use as they create low-carbon…

International Energy Agency Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Roadmap

16 September 2016
Learn how hydrogen is used in the transport and buildings sector, and why it is important to prioritize low-carbon hydrogen pathways. This presentation features International Energy Agency’s Technology Roadmap Series, a rich source of techno-economic parameters from leading hydrogen researchers…

Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe

16 September 2016
Find out why fuel cell (FC) buses are the most flexible zero-emission transport option. Shifting public awareness towards sustainability and eco-friendliness requires new sustainable transport solutions. Investing in FC buses bears significant benefits politically, environmentally, operationally,…

Green Logistics and Freight Transport

16 September 2016
Learn about the concept of green logistics and the importance of making it sustainable. Green logistics reduce climate change, improve energy security, lower transportation fuel costs, and improve roadway safety, among other benefits.