WELA is proud to be working alongside Sharan Burrow AC (Former General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation) as co-hosts of the new Australian Chapter of Women Leading on Climate.
Linked to a growing global coalition, the Australian Chapter is building relationships and advocacy of influential women and gender-diverse leaders across the country, driving action for climate, nature, and justice outcomes.
Women Leading on Climate (WLOC) is a global coalition of women and gender-diverse leaders spanning across sectors leading on climate action.
The Australian Chapter of WLOC brings together women and gender-diverse leaders in executive, senior, or influential roles who are driving action on climate, nature, and just transitions across all sectors in Australia.
As part of the global movement, we work collectively to elevate our voices and ensure women and gender-diverse leaders are driving strong climate action and outcomes — from the local to the global stage.
Members of the Australian Chapter build relationships that strengthen each other’s advocacy, strategy, and leadership, sharing insights and opportunities to influence stronger climate and environmental outcomes.
This network is open to women and gender-diverse people in executive, senior, or influential leadership roles working across sectors on climate, environmental, and justice issues.
You may be a CEO, Director, Partner, President, Head of Department, Senior Manager, Program Manager, or Movement Leader — or lead from another role with decision-making responsibility, shaping strategy, or driving change.
Members of the Australian Chapter work together to strengthen each other’s advocacy, strategy, and leadership, sharing insights and opportunities to influence stronger climate and environmental outcomes.
By joining, we’ll keep you informed about WLOC activities, events, and announcements.
WELA brings its expertise as a leading community for women’s and gender-diverse leadership in Australia’s environmental and climate movements to convene and support a national network of leaders driving bold, inclusive, and effective responses to the climate crisis.
While aligned with WLOC’s global mission and objectives, the Australian Chapter operates independently, maintaining autonomy over its partnerships, activities, and communications to ensure that all initiatives reflect the perspectives, priorities, and context of our community in Australia.
This partnership provides an exciting platform to elevate Australian women’s leadership on the global stage, particularly in the lead-up to COP31, while simultaneously strengthening our collective impact at home.
The goals of the Australian Chapter are to:
Bring this network into your own organisations and communities as we collectively grow our leadership. We encourage place-based events within your networks to connect and build momentum. We are here to support you – so please reach out if you are interested in co-partnering with WLOC at info@wela.org.au