2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Side Event organized by Iceland, Kenya, ESMAP- The World Bank Group, ENERGIA, in collaboration with the Working Group on Gender Indicators in Sustainable Energy, and Co-conveners of the Gender and Energy Compact
Welcome Remarks: From Conversation to Evidence: Moving ahead from "Gender Indicators for Sustainable Energy: A Call to Action" Opening Remarks Global Presentation of Key Findings: Country mapping of Gender Indicators for Sustainable Energy Initiative Regional Evidence: Research and data-driven insights from the African and Latin American contexts Interventions from the floor: Championing Gender in the Energy Framework Stakeholder Intervention from the floor Closing Remarks: Way forward: UN Energy Plan of Action towards 2030 and beyond. As SDG 7 enters its third and final in-depth review, this side event provides a critical opportunity to inform intergovernmental discussions at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum. Key Expected Outcomes Presentation of findings from the systematic mapping of gender indicators within SDG 7 reporting frameworks, undertaken by the Working Group on Gender Indicators in Sustainable Energy. Documentation of good practices and lessons learned from Member States and regional actors on strengthening gender-disaggregated energy data collection and use. Strengthened momentum for gender-responsive language and commitments in the 2026 Ministerial Declaration, ensuring greater visibility of gender equality across SDG 7 discussions and related energy policy priorities.
