Climate Adaptation and Women Entrepreneurs: Building Resilient Businesses

Overview

With climate change disproportionately affecting women-led enterprises in agriculture and food systems, this dialogue convened 70 participants to develop climate finance pathways and green business models for women entrepreneurs.

Key Outcomes

• Developed a Climate-Smart Business Toolkit for women entrepreneurs in agriculture
• Identified 5 priority areas for gender-responsive climate finance
• Connected 15 women-led enterprises with green investment opportunities
• Produced a policy brief on gender integration in National Adaptation Plans

Speakers

Dr. Aisha Mohammed

Director of Financial Inclusion · African Development Bank

Fatima Al-Hassan

Managing Partner · Sahel Ventures