ENERGY RESILIENCE

The Power of Women in Climate and Energy: Acting for a Sustainable Future

March was the month dedicated to the success stories of women in climate and energy from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. On the platform of the Convention of Mayors about 20 stories were unfolded, emphasising the role that women play in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices. Researches were shown that when women are involved in decision-making, policies and programs are more likely to be effective and sustainable. And by supporting women's contributions and working for greater gender equality in access to education, training and employment opportunities, we can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Four stories of women leaders from the Republic of Moldova were published in March:

Irina Plis is a prominent leader in the implementation of energy efficiency projects in the Republic of Moldova. Since 2014, Irina has successfully led projects on the modernisation of street lighting systems, thermal rehabilitation of public buildings, creation of smart energy solutions for energy cities, use of renewable sources, ESCO services, energy planning and management, as well as piloted the first Green School Networking in the Republic of Moldova. She also believes in the power of women in leadership, stating that "Women love imagining the future and building the pathway to make their dreams come true."

Nina Costiuc is the Mayor of Budești, having been elected to this position eight times by the city's citizens. This is a special honour for her, but it also come s with a great responsibility. Budești is located just 7 km from the capital of Chișinău and has a population of over 5,000 inhabitants.

One of Nina's top priorities has been to attract investments and implement infrastructure projects. In addition, Nina has worked to improve the town's environmental impact. Budesti has become a signatory of the Covenant of Mayors, which responds to climate challenges and the fight to reduce CO2 emissions. conferences, round tables and joint projects in Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.

Tatiana Gălățeanu has been at the helm of Giurgiulești City Hall in the Republic of Moldova for 12 years. Giurgiulești is a port city, the only one in the country, located at the confluence of two important hydrographic basins, the place where the Prut River flows into the Danube River. As a border town with Romania and Ukraine, Mrs Gălățeanu considers it a duty to collaborate and respect the Convention for the protection of the Danube and waters in general. She is constantly concerned about the environment in her area and actively participates in

Irina Grecu is the Leader of the Energy Management team from the village of Sireți, another signatory of the Convention of Mayors. In just three years of activity at the local level, Irina got involved in several fields. She believes that extremely good results can only be achieved through hard work, overtime, and a lot of volunteering. Only through this type of manifestation, can one achieve results.