About us
Our impact
The Forum turns dialogue among women leaders into research, recognition and lasting collaboration.
Our purpose
To put women at the centre of the transition to a sustainable future, so that their knowledge, leadership and solutions shape the decisions that matter for people and the planet.
From its inception in 2012, the Women Sustainability Forum has empowered thousands of women across Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Pioneered in collaboration with IBF International Institute for Better Futures, it has grown from the Exceptional Women in Sustainability network (eWisely network) into a global platform with more than 20,000 members, eight forum editions and more than 45 partner organisations in 37 countries.
Our mission
To connect, recognise and equip women leading sustainability in science, policy and practice, creating spaces for dialogue, research and collaboration that turn their ideas into action.
Our vision
A world where women lead and benefit equally from sustainable development, shaping better futures for their communities and the planet.
How we create impact
Dialogue
Our forums give women a stage to share research and practice, debate current issues and shape the agenda.
Recognition
The Awards make the leadership of women and champions in sustainability visible and inspire others.
Knowledge
We carry out rigorous research and produce policy, corporate and academic reports on demand.
Our reach
Impact around the world
Through three regional networks, the Forum connects women leaders, institutions and communities across 37 countries.
The Americas
- 10countries where we have worked
- 3in person forums: Viña del Mar, Medellín and Antofagasta
- 25+partner organisations
Home of the first Forum in 2015 and of regional sessions for the Americas.
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
- 12countries where we have worked
- 1in person forum in Lusaka, Zambia
- 8+partner organisations
Capacity building for sustainable development with universities and governments in Africa and Europe.
Asia and the Pacific
- 15countries where we have worked
- 4forums: Tokyo, Brisbane, Colombo and Manila
- 15+partner organisations
Our largest region, from Japan and Australia to Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands.
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