OUR GLOBAL NETWORK
Women Leading on Climate harnesses the power and ideas of women working tirelessly around the world to address climate change and hold leaders accountable for maintaining climate ambition. We work through the power of community, bringing women together in-person and online.
2026 Events
Ecosperity: WLOC partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies and GFANZ to host its first event in Asia. The conversation explored how women are shaping sustainable finance and climate leadership across government, markets, advisory, and diplomacy — and what it will take to move from representation to real influence.
WLOC also announced its Singapore Chapter, run by Jaclyn Seow and Mrinalini (Minnie) Venkatachalam at Women in Sustainability and Environment (WISE).
Webinar - Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: WLOC hosted a global webinar debrief of the first fossil fuel transition conference, hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands. We were joined by Steintje van Veldhoven, the conference’s co-host and Dutch Minister of Climate and Clean Growth, who provided valuable insights on the process and outcomes of the climate and the lead up to COP31.
2025 Events
COP 30: In a standing-room-only session, WLOC’s flagship event showcased how diverse women leaders of all ages and from all regions are shaping both the pace and direction of climate action. It is also a moment to recognize and showcase Brazil’s leadership: the Brazilian WLOC Chapter is already well established and is co-led by COP30 Special Envoy for the Private Sector Marina Grossi, reflecting the country’s central role in global climate diplomacy.
London Climate Action Week: Arup hosted over 70 women gathered to reconnect and align, celebrate growth, and strengthen collective action. We also heard from our Brazil, Australia, Canada, and EU Chapters on their agendas for the year ahead.
NY Climate Week: Over 150 women gathered at Bloomberg HQ for an evening highlighting how women are leading bold climate action.
The event also featured a rousing call to action from Mary Robinson, as well an interview with WLOC co-founder Catherine McKenna to launch her book Run Like a Girl: A memoir of ambition, resilience and fighting for change.
2024 Events
COP 29: WLOC network hosted a packed flagship event at the We Mean Business Coalition Pavilion to discuss women’s leadership for transformative climate action.
Over 100 climate leaders in politics, business, and civil society signed the Women Leading on Climate Advocacy Letter calling for strong climate plans from world leaders. This letter was presented to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, an ardent supporter of WLOC.
New York Climate Week: Over 300 women gathered for the WLOC network launch, featuring a powerful coalition of leaders from politics, business, and civil society. The event highlighted calls to action focused on tripling renewable energy, phasing out fossil fuels, and creating investable, ambitious country climate plans.
