Leadership ‘Conspicuous consumption’ is escalating climate change. Here’s what must change Most of us are guilty of ‘wealth activism’, or a peacock-like display of our consumption habits, says climate advocate Natalie Kyriacou.
Climate 2500 older Swiss women just landed a massive climate victory Older women face a greater risk of death from heatwaves in Australia and all over the world as a result of global inaction on climate change.
Business ‘Valuable stepping stone’: An upcoming STEM careers fair is opening doors for women This upcoming STEM careers fair is opening professional opportunities for women from all backgrounds, education levels and career stages.
News & Views As the climate crisis worsens, it’s mothers and young children who bear the brunt of extreme heat We cannot afford to ignore the realities of extreme heat, nor the toll it takes on primary caregivers and communities.
Leadership Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel on why women don’t need to ‘have it all’ to find success Sustainability specialist Dr Gabriel shares advice during her keynote session for Women’s Agenda’s new video app series, The Keynotes.
Entrepreneurs Why Yael Stone left Hollywood behind to start a climate not-for-profit here in Australia Orange is the New Black star Yael Stone has founded a group focused on tackling climate change and promoting renewables.
News & Views In an era of conflict and disaster, the myth of the passive woman must end Women are pivotal in every aspect of community life and survival, often the first to respond in meeting the needs of their families and community members in crises.
News & Views $1.6 milllion invested in UNSW’s accelerator program for climate tech startups The Trailblazer for Recycling & Clean Energy and Virescent Ventures have joined forces to invest $1.6 million in Australian climate tech startups through an accelerator program run by UNSW.
News & Views We need ‘intention, integrity, courage’ on climate: Sophia Hamblin Wang at the World Economic Forum Climate technologist Sophia Hamblin Wang has just returned to Australia after attending and participating in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
Entrepreneurs AI-based sewerage maintenance: Women-led startup from Sydney raises $5 million A female-led startup from Sydney, VAPAR has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its push into North American markets.
Climate Female-founded startup Alt. Leather secures $1.1 million backing from investors Female-founded startup, Alt. Leather receives $1.1 million investment from an influential group of investors in a successful seed round.
News & Views Women’s agency in leadership is key to unlocking climate gridlock It is important that women do not accept leadership only on the basis of being victims to climate change. Recognising our agency is key.