Women Sustainability Forum
Forums
Our forums bring together researchers, scholars, practitioners and advocates for sustainability to share knowledge and build collaborations, globally and in each region.
About the Forum
The Women Sustainability Forum, pioneered in collaboration with IBF International Institute for Better Futures, is held in person and online in collaboration with partners and investors. It brings together best practice, impact research and entrepreneurial work on women, sustainability, leadership and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Since 2015, eight editions have taken the form of workshops, seminars and group discussions across Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Focus areas
- How women are represented and challenged in disruptive industries and difficult environments
- Links between industry and social and environmental sustainability
- Attracting and retaining women in sustainability roles
- Inclusive and sustainable business models
- Women entrepreneurs and their livelihoods
- Case studies across sustainability science, policy and practice
What happens at the Forum
01
Plenary dialogues
Keynote voices from policy, practice and science set the agenda and open the conversation to all participants.
02
Thematic sessions
Parallel sessions led by regional chairs explore specific themes in depth, followed by open questions and discussion.
03
Collaboration
The Forum is a starting point. Participants leave with new networks and partnerships that continue long after the event.
Forum editions
Next edition · Dates and venue to be announced
WSF 2027
Women Leading Sustainable Finance, Safeguards and Business for Better Futures
Hybrid · Manila, Philippines and online
WSF 2022
Gender and Climate Change; Education for Sustainable Development
Hybrid · Colombo, Sri Lanka and online
WSF 2021
Gender Mainstreaming in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Overview
Hybrid · Brisbane, Australia and online
WSF 2020
Gender Mainstreaming in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
In person · Antofagasta, Chile
WSF 2017
Towards Sustainable Human Capital Development: Attraction and Retention of Women in the Extractive Industry
International Forum for Better Futures
IBF International Institute for Better Futures also hosts the International Forum for Better Futures, a sister platform for dialogue on sustainable development, responsible business and the futures we want to build.
To sponsor or partner with an upcoming Forum, get in touch with us.
WSF 2027
The next Forum features three streams: sustainable and climate finance, social and environmental safeguards, and sustainable business. Partner with us through our Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages.