The hydropower sector needs a diverse talent pool to fulfill its role in the transition to low-carbon energy systems. This report by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program finds that women are underrepresented in hydropower due to gender biases, limited training opportunities, inadequate recruitment and promotion policies, and few visible role models. Key recommendations to support gender diversity in the sector include encouraging women in STEM, improving workplace environments, promoting hydropower career paths, supporting mentorship and networking, and engaging men as allies.
Blog » Power with Full Force: Getting to Gender Equality in the Hydropower Sector (2023)
Power with Full Force: Getting to Gender Equality in the Hydropower Sector (2023)
The hydropower sector needs a diverse talent pool to fulfill its role in the transition to low-carbon energy systems. This report by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program finds that women are underrepresented in hydropower due to gender biases, limited training opportunities, inadequate recruitment and promotion policies, and few visible role models. Key recommendations to support gender diversity in the sector include encouraging women in STEM, improving workplace environments, promoting hydropower career paths, supporting mentorship and networking, and engaging men as allies.