Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector. For over a decade, Founder, President & CEO Joanna Osawe has driven the organization's growth and impact.

• History & Membership: WiRE is a nonprofit international organization. It has hosted over 130 networking events with more than 5,600 attendees , and its network reaches over 30,000 professionals worldwide. WiRE is powered by a network of 150+ volunteers worldwide.
• Goals & Scope: Our mission is to advance the role and recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector. We also support energy initiatives and projects that aim to improve the quality of life for everyone. WiRE operates on a "Glocal" philosophy, think global, act local, through a global network of chapters, allowing it to tailor solutions to local contexts.
• Main Stakeholders/Partners: WiRE works with a diverse range of partners, including organizations that sponsor its initiatives like the WiRE Awards (e.g., Clean Energy Ministerial, Waterpower Canada, Natural Resources Canada, IRENA, COP/UNFCCC, IEA.
• Who Can Join: The organization is dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector. Its programs are generally aimed at students and professionals in the renewable energy and cleantech fields and everyone is welcomed to join.
• Call to Action: You can find your local chapter to get involved and join our growing global network! Visit our website at www.womeninrenewableenergy.ca.

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is dedicated to advancing the role and recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector through a "Glocal" philosophy, thinking globally and acting locally through a worldwide network of chapters. The organization's activities are centered on Advocacy, Mentoring, Volunteer Work, Research, and Event organization.

Core Working Groups and Committees
WiRE's operations are supported by a network of 150+ volunteers worldwide organized into various committees. These groups are open to highly motivated, educated, and passionate WiRE volunteers.

• Advisory Committee: Volunteers who offer dedication and time to support WiRE's mission and goals.
• Academic Committee: Manages events and relations with WiRE's student chapters, integrating them into the mission of recognition, education, and empowerment.
• Communications Committee: Manages social media, promotes events, manages the monthly newsletter, and engages with the community.
• Data & Special Projects Committee: Focuses on survey data management, network parsing, and understanding the collective experience of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the energy sector.
• International Committee: Manages the growing global community, creates initiatives, launches new chapters, and supports chapter events.
• Honorary Committee: Comprised of extraordinary subject matter experts who provide consultation and presentation on various subjects and WiRE initiatives.

How to Contribute in MENALINKS countries
Individuals dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector are welcome to join. The organization is powered by a network of volunteers, who often serve on the various committees. For details on specific working groups and how to join, it is recommended to visit the WiRE website at www.womeninrenewableenergy.ca.

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) creates resources and contributes to public discourse to advance the role and recognition of women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector.

Key Reports and Initiatives

• Energize Equity Report: The Energize Equity initiative, spearheaded by WiRE, is a campaign designed to illuminate the barriers faced by individuals, particularly women and underrepresented individuals, working in the climate sector. This includes gathering information via the Energize Equity Survey, sharing stories, and compiling and sharing analytics from the collected data.
• "Fresh Air Fresh Food" (In Development): WiRE is currently in the works for a report or initiative titled "Fresh Air Fresh Food".
• COVID Report: WiRE published a report focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector.
• COP Engagement Report: WiRE publishes engagement reports following its participation in global climate discussions, such as the COP29 to COP30 WiRE Engagement Report.

Awards, Events, and Public Discourse

• WiRE Awards and Recognition: WiRE organizes and presents the annual WiRE Awards. They also partner with organizations to sponsor and present the Equality in Energy Transitions Awards.
• Networking Events and Webinars: The organization has hosted over 130 networking events. These events and their speaker series provide opportunities for skill building and connection between junior and senior professionals.

Find Resources
The full list of activities, news, and events, including recent publications and recordings of webinars, can be found on the official WiRE website, available at https://womeninrenewableenergy.ca/reports