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1 Access Dear Reader, Welcome to the edition of Access for Women in Energy (AccessWIE) Newsletter. This new edition includes recent press articles related to women and their contribution to the energy sector worldwide. The New Year begins with a sense of optimism across the globe. From Benin to New Orleans, these articles highlight the increasing involvement of women in the energy sector at all levels whether on renewable solutions; or in positions of authority within energy companies internationally. Underlying constraints, however, remain as clearly reflected in the greater global push, in forums, projects and protests alike, for the need to address gender disparity in the sector. In terms of activities, AccessWIE held an evening discussion on the investment climate in Iran with a special focus on the oil and gas industry on Feb 6 in London. The comprehensive debate addressed the political, economic, legal and social conditions in Iran. Dr Carole Nakhle, Director of Crystol Energy and AccessWIE chaired the debate and speakers included Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Chairman of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce; Alia Moubayed, Director of Geo-economics and Strategy, IISS; George Booth and Ava Zadkhorvash from Pinsent Masons, in addition to remarks made by Lord Howell, Chairman of the Windsor Energy Group and co-chairman of AccessWIE. Click here to read the summary of the discussion. Moreover, Lord Howell chaired a review of the challenges facing global shipping on Feb 9, also in London. Points arising from the discussion will feed into the annual meeting of the Windsor Energy Group at Windsor Castle from March 3-5. Click here for the points arising from this meeting. On 1 March, AccessWIE is organising an event on Middle East Oil & Gas Facing New Realities in collaboration with Young Professionals in Energy YPE (London Chapter) and hosted by Baker McKenzie. Dr Carole Nakhle will be the keynote speaker addressing issues such as: how is OPEC adapting to the new realities and what will the next policy step be? What is the impact of Iran s return to markets? How are producers in the Middle East responding to volatility in prices? To register, click here. We hope you will find this material informative. Please do not hesitate to contact us on wie@crystolenergy.com should you wish to receive more information about AccessWIE initiative, our newsletter or forthcoming events. For further information on AccessWIE including past events, members benefit and how to join, click here. We also welcome discussions and comments on AccessWIE LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. Kind regards, Yamna Khalid AccessWIE Editor Director: Editor: Dr. Carole Nakhle Ms. Yamna Khalid

meeting. The international workshop presented a host of insights on energy and empowerment from stakeholders including policy makers.

2 What do women want? Understanding the energy needs of women and girls 5, New Delhi What do women want? It was this age-old question that formed the central focus of the International Workshop on Gender and Energy, held on December 12, 2016 and the subsequent annual Gender and Energy Research Programme meeting. The international workshop presented a host of insights on energy and empowerment from stakeholders including policy makers. The aim of the programme meeting was to enhance synergy and identify opportunities for collaboration between research projects Read More Record number of oil and gas firms go bust as renewable energy revolution begins to bite 6, London The world s largest private power production company warns the sector that renewables could drive the oil price as low as $10 a barrel. A record number of oil and gas companies became insolvent last year, according to a new study which environmentalists said highlighted the need for the UK to prepare for the move to a low-carbon economy. They warned that the loss of jobs in the sector when it becomes clear that fossil fuels can no longer be burned because of the effect on global warming Read More

The Energy Industry Needs a Wake-Up Call When It Comes to Equal Pay 9, Washington Energy consumption has evolved significantly since the early 19th century, when we used whale oil to power our lights

But, while the industry has made huge strides from its pioneer days, one aspect feels like it s stuck in an entirely different century, and no one seems to be talking about it: The Energy Industry

.. Read More Energy, Gender and Social Norms in Indigenous Rural Societies 11th, New Delhi During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women s safety and empowerment were topics

3 The Energy Industry Needs a Wake-Up Call When It Comes to Equal Pay 9, Washington Energy consumption has evolved significantly since the early 19th century, when we used whale oil to power our lights and burned coal to keep warm. But, while the industry has made huge strides from its pioneer days, one aspect feels like it s stuck in an entirely different century, and no one seems to be talking about it: The Energy Industry Has a Huge Gender Pay Gap Problem... Read More Energy, Gender and Social Norms in Indigenous Rural Societies 11th, New Delhi During the 2014 national and State elections, for the first time women s safety and empowerment were topics of debate, marking a significant shift in how gender concerns are viewed by the political class as well as by voters in India. In the two years since, policy focus and public scrutiny on persistent gender inequality has grown exponentially. In 2015, 194 member states, including India, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality is one of the 17 goals to transform our world. This year, India ratified the Paris Agreement Read More Women in Energy: Closing the Gender Gap 12, Benin Big Oil s macho image has begun to fade as male domination of the energy industry has yielded to the realities of the workplace. Reflecting this, Madrid was the first World Petroleum Congress with a special session dedicated to the role of women in today s industry environment, where skills and talent trump gender. Anne Feltus reports. Read More

Africa and the Energy Sector: Perspectives from Simon Gosling 16, London Simon Gosling is the Managing Director of EnergyNet Ltd, a company which has been producing investment forums and executive

Read More The Women s March On Washington: The Convergence Of Climate Change, Gender Equality, & Racial Justice 17, Washington There is no question that the Presidentelect and his appointees are

While we here at CleanTechnica usually focus on the climate change aspect, I think it s important to focus on the convergence of these topics and the connection between climate change and gender

4 Africa and the Energy Sector: Perspectives from Simon Gosling 16, London Simon Gosling is the Managing Director of EnergyNet Ltd, a company which has been producing investment forums and executive dialogues for Africa s power sector for the last 23 years. EnergyNet s meetings take place across the African continent and in Europe, the USA, China and North America. Read More The Women s March On Washington: The Convergence Of Climate Change, Gender Equality, & Racial Justice 17, Washington There is no question that the Presidentelect and his appointees are waging war on climate change, women s rights, racial justice, and so many other important progressive values. While we here at CleanTechnica usually focus on the climate change aspect, I think it s important to focus on the convergence of these topics and the connection between climate change and gender equality, between conservation and racial justice. Read More GECCO Energy Webinar: How gender-responsive methodologies can support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 18, The Hague Gender mainstreaming in the energy sector is taking place institutionally, through national policies and reforms, and through project development and implementation. It has been a central pillar of international commitments towards achieving universal access to modern and clean energy and is recognized as a cornerstone of the SDGs (SDG 7). Efforts at integrating gender considerations into the renewable energy sector have progressed over the years, with most of this progress taking place in small-scale, community-based projects Read More

3 rd Annual Women Leaders in Environmental and Energy Law 19, New Orleans Women in the U.S.

This gap in earnings translates into $10,470 less per year in median earnings, leaving women and their families short changed. This disparity is the top concern of working women.

The UK Statistics Authority data released to Parliament highlights a drastic difference between the proportion of women and men in the country s highest-paying roles.

5 3 rd Annual Women Leaders in Environmental and Energy Law 19, New Orleans Women in the U.S. who work full time, year round are typically paid only 80 cents cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts. This gap in earnings translates into $10,470 less per year in median earnings, leaving women and their families short changed. This disparity is the top concern of working women. Read More Women hold just 12% of jobs paying 150,000 plus 21, London Women hold just 12% of full-time jobs paying 150,000 or more, new figures suggest. The UK Statistics Authority data released to Parliament highlights a drastic difference between the proportion of women and men in the country s highest-paying roles. Campaigners and Tory MP Jake Berry hit out at the latest indicator of the gender gap at the top of the British workforce, which emerged from data dubbed the country s most comprehensive statistics on earnings... Read More Establishing a gender sensitive energy sector 25, Taguig City Outgoing Energy Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson, CESO I, delivering her Closing Message as the lead official for the GAD program in the energy sector. Recognizing the significance of promoting gender equality, the Department of Energy (DOE) presented in a Soft Launch the Gender Toolkit for the Energy Sector last December 10 in H20 Hotel in Manila... Read More

Gender Pay Gap. Report 2018

Gender Pay Gap. Report 2018 Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 p 2 Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 Introduction p 3 Introduction Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work-based learning in the North West of England.