This manual is designed for gender focal points of renewable energy projects and renewable energy actors with a basic understanding of gender concepts who are working to integrate gender considerations into their projects. Reflecting a key cross-cutting recommendation from Pacific gender and renewable energy studies, this manual prioritizes small-scale, community-based, off-grid renewable energy projects. These technologies are crucial for addressing gender gaps and empowering women. However, the core concepts and methodologies related to gender mainstreaming discussed herein are adaptable and applicable to larger-scale, on-grid renewable energy projects as well.

This resource was developed as part of the Pacific Green Transformation Project, a regional initiative funded by the Government of Japan. The project promotes climate action through innovation, supporting communities in building resilience and adapting to climate change by expanding access to renewable energy. A core focus of the initiative is addressing energy inequities among vulnerable populations and fostering a region-wide green transformation.

Grounded in the project’s gender mainstreaming strategy, this manual was designed to be regionally applicable and context-sensitive, offering flexible tools and approaches that enable stakeholders to meaningfully embed gender equality throughout the design, implementation, and evaluation of renewable energy projects. 

Gender and Energy Toolkit Modules - Accompanying Presentations

• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 1 Topic 1: Gender and Energy Approach - Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for Green Transformation for Pacific SIDS Project
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 1 Topic 1 - Gender Basics
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 1 Topic 1: Understanding Gender and Renewable Energy in the Pacific - Key Gender Issues in the Renewable Energy Sector
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 1 Topic 2: Benefits of Gender-Sensitive Approaches
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 2 Topic 1: Gender Analysis - Basics
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 2 Topic 2: Steps to Conduct Gender Analysis - A practical guide
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 2 Topic 3: Using Data to increase Buy-in from Decision-Makers - Leveraging Gender Analysis for Impactful Action
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 3 Topic 1: Back Home Action Plan
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 3 Topic 1: Problem and solution tree
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 3 Topic 1: Stakeholder Analysis
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 3 Topic 1: Steps to Develop a Gender Action Plan - Integrating Gender Equality into Renewable Energy Projects
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 3 Topic 3: Navigating Common Implementation Challenges, Strategies for Success in Project Implementation
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 4 Topic 1: Purpose of Consultation, Creating Safe Spaces and Gathering Meaningful Feedback
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 4 Topic 2: Types of Tools for Consultation
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 4 Topic 4
• Gender and Energy Toolkit Module 5: Unveiling the Power of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

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