Women Climate Collective

In 2023, Fondation L’Oréal joined forces with local organizations in India, including Purpose, Mash, Yuvaa, and C40 Mumbai, to support the creation of the Women Climate Collective. This collective empowers women working in the climate and/or gender ecosystem to lead the fight against climate change and to foster more women-inclusive climate action in India.

Over the course of 10 months, the Women Climate Collective provided support to 16 young climate leaders. These inspiring women were given over 50 hours of training, workshops, and expert sessions, designed to enhance their skills in leadership and public speaking, and increase their knowledge of inclusive climate action. The Women Climate Collective has helped to amplify their voices and increase their visibility across India, achieving digital and print media coverage in 110 leading publications, including 50 national media titles. Furthermore, five of the women climate leaders were recognized by esteemed environmental organizations for their outstanding initiatives.

In 2024, Fondation L’Oréal will continue to support the Women Climate Collective initiative by supporting 20 young climate leaders in India. This second cohort will benefit from a tailor-made leadership and media training program dedicated to climate action. Aligned with the 1st edition, the goal is to fortify their capacity to lead climate action, equipping them with the necessary leadership skills they miss today, to navigate and tackle challenges ahead. Additionally, each woman will receive a tailored visibility plan, specifically designed to foster their ideas and work at a larger scale.

Photos: Women Climate Collective 2023 leaders, Neha Naikwade (right) and Heeta Lakhani (below).