This summary captures the key discussions, commitments, and policy recommendations from the Q4 2025 EmpowerHER Dialogue on climate adaptation and women entrepreneurs, held in Kigali, Rwanda with 70 participants from 16 countries.
Women farmers are 40% more vulnerable to climate shocks than male farmers due to smaller landholdings and fewer diversification options
Green loan products designed with women's input show 3x uptake compared to standard green finance products
Women-led enterprises in the green economy create 1.7x more jobs per dollar invested than average
Integrate gender analysis into all National Adaptation Plans by COP32
Allocate minimum 35% of climate finance to women-led enterprises in agriculture and energy
Co-design all climate finance products with women entrepreneur associations
EmpowerHER Secretariat (2025). EmpowerHER Q4 2025 Dialogue Summary: Climate Adaptation and Women Entrepreneurs. EmpowerHER / ACE Advisors.
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