ClimEdge Hub Releases EnergyShift Communiqué No. 002 (2026): Advancing Women’s Leadership in Africa’s Energy Transition
On 11 July 2026, ClimEdge Hub convened another edition of the EnergyShift Webinar Series, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry experts, development practitioners, and young professionals from across Africa to discuss Policy and Capacity Building for Women’s Participation and Leadership in the Energy Transition: Lessons for Nigeria.
The webinar featured expert perspectives from Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya, highlighting practical experiences, policy approaches, and innovative strategies for increasing women’s participation across the energy and electric mobility value chain.
Following the webinar, ClimEdge Hub is pleased to release the EnergyShift Communiqué No. 002 (2026) – a comprehensive record of the discussions, key insights, and actionable recommendations that emerged from the dialogue.
What did the discussions reveal?
The communiqué explores several critical questions shaping Africa’s energy transition, including:
Why are women still underrepresented in technical, policy, and leadership roles despite growing opportunities in the clean energy sector?
What practical lessons can Nigeria learn from Kenya and Uganda to accelerate women’s participation in energy and e-mobility?
How can governments, industry, academia, and development partners create an enabling environment for women to lead the transition?
What financing models, capacity-building programmes, and policy reforms are needed to close the gender gap?
How can mentorship, regional collaboration, and stronger institutions transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities?
The communiqué also presents practical recommendations for governments, private sector actors, development partners, academic institutions, and civil society on building a more inclusive, resilient, and competitive energy ecosystem.
As one of the webinar’s central messages emphasized:
“If inclusion is not intentionally designed into today’s energy transition, historical inequalities will simply be reproduced in tomorrow’s clean economy.”
This message serves as a reminder that the energy transition is not only about adopting cleaner technologies—it is also about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to shape and benefit from the future being built.
Read the Full Communiqué
Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, student, development practitioner, entrepreneur, or clean energy professional, the EnergyShift Communiqué No. 002 (2026) provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for advancing gender-inclusive energy systems across Africa.
📄 Download the full communiqué to explore the discussions, key findings, and recommendations in detail.
At ClimEdge Hub, we remain committed to fostering evidence-based dialogue, strengthening policy engagement, and promoting collaborative solutions that accelerate Africa’s sustainable energy transition.
