This report introduces requirements to plan and implement new energy support programs in a gender-just way and to add gender-transformative tools and mechanisms into existing programs, such as gender needs assessments, women’s empowerment and target group-specific communication.
This study examines the evidence on the role of women in the energy transition in the European Union and the extent of gender equality in the process particularly in respect of the renewable energy sector. The study identifies gender inequalities preventing women from the involvement in the energy transition and career advancement in this area and assesses how the transfer to the sustainable energy model will affect gender equality and the role of women as actors of change. It provides best practices in overcoming the barriers to gender equality in the energy transition and concludes with recommendations to the EU and national decision makers.