NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

It is widely recognized that advancing women’s leadership, employment, and active participation in climate finance not only guarantees more equitable solutions to climate change, but also improves financial sustainability, investability, balanced decision making, and risk mitigation. And yet, investors, entrepreneurs, and support organizations need more actionable guidance and case studies to address this emerging theme. Learn from impact asset manager Deetken Impact about their journey of incorporating a gender-smart investment approach into climate finance deals alongside entrepreneur Lauren Peters who is actively advancing gender equity in the solar industry in the Caribbean.

This engaging discussion will cover lessons learned from Latin American and the Caribbean and practical strategies that can inform our collective understanding of the intersection of gender equality and climate action.

Speakers:

• Magali Lamyin, Managing Partner, Deetken Impact
• Rachel Murphy, Senior Impact & Gender Officer, Deetken Impact
• Lauren Peters, Managing Director, Nuance Security & Solar Systems Limited

Moderator

• Katie Turner, Gender Lens Investing Consultant, CAFIID

Time: 11:00 – 12:00 PM