How can circular economy actors access the finance they need to scale impact? These two reports explore this critical question. Part 1: Bridging the Gap
There is a dominant narrative that portrays women as victims of climate change. This series of briefs provides examples that challenges this view,
portraying women as active agents of change, in the hope of inspiring donors to advance women‘s economic empowerment to address climate
change.
In collaboration with the BEAM Exchange, Senior Consultant Clara Garcia Parra developed a guide to help donors and practitioners design and implement impactful agricultural programmes that use the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach, and want to be intentional about achieving environmental goals.
This brief presents the experience and lessons learned from two different market systems development (MSD) programs that implemented gender audits as part of a broader strategy to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment with partner renewable energy companies.
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I specialize in market systems development in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Over the past decade, I have advised programs across the MENA region, Africa, and Eastern Europe. My work spans agricultural and industrial sectors, focusing on market systems assessments, program design, and strategies that expand opportunities for marginalized groups and support gender mainstreaming. I enjoy applying systems thinking to uncover structural barriers, co-create locally grounded solutions, and advise on private sector partnerships. I am currently passionate about applying MSD approaches to address climate change challenges.
I am committed to improving human livelihoods and resilience in balance with nature. At the Canopy Lab, I provide research and advisory support to projects working on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and resilience, nature-based solutions, sustainable tourism, and market systems development. Outside work, I’m a keen guitarist, cyclist and bookworm, with a love for food, travelling and learning languages.