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For women, the climate crisis is deeply tied to #FinancialInclusion—and the urgency is growing. The social and business case for action is clear. Discover how financial inclusion can help address this challenge by downloading our latest report, Finance, Gender, & #ClimateChange: https://lnkd.in/ekdNFKCK

#ClimateChange has the potential to erase development progress worldwide, but #FinancialInclusion can change this trajectory, offering resilience and opportunity where it’s needed most. Tomorrow, we’re launching our latest publication on how financial inclusion can be a game-changer for women facing climate impacts. Stay tuned!

23 years ago, Harsha Rodrigues joined Women’s World Banking, unaware of the impact #FinancialInclusion would have on her life—and on millions of women around the world. From her early days in India, where access to finance was limited for women, to her current role as Global Head of Client Services, Harsha has been a tireless advocate, helping create financial pathways for women globally. As we celebrate Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years, we honor Harsha’s dedication and her role in transforming financial inclusion for women everywhere. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFKKnwjt

#GenderLensInvesting isn’t just about returns—it’s about building long-term value and resilience. Companies that prioritize gender diversity are more innovative, adaptable, and better at managing risks, driving sustainable returns—especially valuable amid the #ClimateChange crisis. The Women's World Banking Asset Management (WAM) Impact Report shows our commitment to investing in financial services that support low-income women. By expanding gender diversity in staff and leadership and using innovative strategies, we’re driving financial returns and advancing women’s economic empowerment. Download:  https://lnkd.in/ethMX9jg

As #ClimateChange disrupts every part of life, low-income women face unique and urgent challenges. Closing the evidence gap on women’s climate realities is critical to empowering their financial resilience. Last year, Women’s World Banking unveiled a research agenda pinpointing four opportunities to address these gaps, and the actors, topics, and financial products that can drive real impact for women on the frontlines: 1. How do social, political, economic, and environmental factors create climate vulnerabilities for women? Where can #FinancialServices support resilience? 2. How do climate stresses affect women’s household finances and financial health? 3. Which financial services best support women in resource-based jobs and the food system? 4. How can consumer green finance drive women’s #EconomicEmpowerment? Download the agenda to learn more: https://bit.ly/3FgfTN0

The Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators is not just about learning—it's about applying what you learn to create real, lasting change. Watch as 2024 participant Nsuhoridem Ndeokwelu from the Central Bank of Nigeria advocates for her project, showcasing the impactful skills she gained during the program. This is your chance to tackle real-world challenges in #FinancialInclusion while building the skills to gain support for your initiatives. Apply for the 2025 program: https://bit.ly/45OhHHQ

Insurance protects women’s assets from climate impacts like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Yet, only 1% of the world’s population has climate-related #microinsurance, and there’s a 20% gender gap. For women near the poverty line, this can mean the difference between recovery and financial ruin. PULA is helping bridge this gap by offering affordable agricultural insurance to protect farmers from climate risks. In Kenya, their innovative approach reduced income volatility by 30%, and in Ghana, it boosted the use of drought-resistant seeds by 40%. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MYk7fX #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

Companies that prioritize #GenderDiversity and inclusion are more resilient, innovative, and better at managing risks—leading to stable, sustainable returns. With #ClimateChange accelerating, these factors are more critical than ever. Yet, many investors still overlook the massive opportunity at the intersection of gender and climate in finance. Women, disproportionately affected by climate change, are also key to the solutions. Yet only .01% of global finance supports projects addressing both climate and women’s rights. As Marijn Wiersma (2X Global) says, making climate finance gender-responsive is the opportunity of a lifetime to build a more inclusive, sustainable future. Women's World Banking Asset Management KfW

Ready to make a global impact? Applications are open for the 2025 Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators, led by Women’s World Banking and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford! This program equips senior regulators with the tools to create policies that enhance women’s #FinancialInclusion and build strong leadership pipelines within their institutions. Here’s what to expect: -Collaborate with top leaders shaping financial regulation worldwide. -Participate at a dynamic, in-person week at Oxford in June 2025. -Master strategies to develop impactful policies that expand financial access for women. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of financial regulation. Learn more and apply:

Meet Olubukola Pedro, a 43-year-old economics graduate and mother of two, who turned her savings into Jeda Ventures, a thriving wholesale drinks business. Facing challenges accessing capital, she found support through First City Monument Bank Limited's Auto Repeat Loan, designed for #WomenEntrepreneurs. Olubukola is now thriving while balancing family life, and her story highlights the impact of women-centered designed financial products: https://bit.ly/3zVe6hk