The Academy for Sustainable Innovation (ASI) is thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) to bring leadership training to the Women4Climate program.
This past week, ASI’s CEO, Tamara Connell, was on site at the Women Leading the Way to a Clean Economy event where 75+ women and non-binary folks were in attendance to hear from past Women4Climate alumnae and to learn more about the launch of the 2025 Women4Climate program in Metro Vancouver with a focus on innovations in high emissions sectors and climate-focused policy.
The 2025 Women4Climate program is comprised of three core components, designed to accelerate the program participants’ capacity for championing climate action: mentorship, training, and networking. Through this partnership, ASI is supporting the overall program design as well as leading the training component of the program. The training will consist of several in-person workshops along with a couple of online webinars, the content drawing from ASI’s six Transition Leadership competencies. Both mentee and mentor participants will receive a Transition Leadership Certificate from ASI at the culmination of the training.
The Women4Climate program hosted by ZEIC is an exceptional opportunity to better support women and non-binary individuals leading the way to a low-carbon, socially-inclusive future. We are humbled and excited to be able to play a part in hosting the leadership training component, working collaboratively with esteemed practitioners in the region as guest speakers and facilitators. We cannot wait to welcome the latest cohort of participants, and to support their critical work.
Tamara Connell
Chief Executive Officer
Academy for Sustainable Innovation
We are thrilled to collaborate with ASI to bring tailored leadership training and a cohesive cohort experience to the 2025 program. The design, approach, and content offered in the leadership training modules will equip participants with the skills, confidence, and strategic mindset necessary to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in pursuit of actionable, policy aligned climate solutions
Sarah Lusina
Director, Grants, Programs & Engagement
Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
The Women4Climate program builds from a legacy of success and collaboration with C40 Cities, the City of Vancouver, and a strong network of 80+ local climate leaders that are advancing tangible progress within their sectors and communities. More about the history of the program and its impact around the globe can be found here.
Interested Mentees Can Apply Now!
The Women4Climate Vancouver mentee application is officially open, and there are a number of resources available to assist with understanding the application and selection processes, and many other program details. For more information, please visit zeic.ca/w4c
Mentee applications will be open until January 16, 2025 and the Women4Climate program will kick off on March 6, 2025 and run for approximately 10 months.
About the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre:
ZEIC is an independent non-profit and charitable organization and a committed member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network. ZEIC was established by an endowment from the Government of Canada, with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the vision and contributions of many regional and provincial champions.
ZEIC is a leading hub for urban decarbonization in Metro Vancouver and beyond. We accelerate, and scale climate action innovation within BC in the building, transportation and renewable energy sectors. We advance our mission through capacity building, collaboration and partnerships, research, granting, and impact investing.
About the Academy for Sustainable Innovation
The Academy for Sustainable Innovation (ASI) is a national, registered charity which partners with organizations and individuals who are passionate about leading Canada’s transition to a low-carbon, socially-inclusive economy. ASI’s Transition Leadership programs invite current and future leaders to explore the mindsets, capabilities, and practices they need to affect positive change across the Canadian landscape.
ASI’s work is organized into four program areas: Leadership Courses, Members Network, Custom Engagements, and Research.
