She Changes Climate is a global non-profit organization that aims to drive awareness of the crucial role of women in accelerating just climate action. The campaign is working to bring about real transformation by asking global leaders of governments and businesses to look at the talent pool that already exists within their nations to build genuinely representative leadership teams.
On International Women's Day 2023, She Changes Climate launched a special initiative called "Embrace Equity" with the goal of amplifying women's voices regarding the effects of climate change. The initiative also featured a film screening of "SHE Changes Climate", a documentary that showcases seven strong voices discussing the value of a gendered narrative in scientific research, leadership, and climate change. The film has been nominated for awards from The Earth Future Festivals and at the Lift-Off Global Network Session 2022.
One of the key figures behind this initiative is Shreya Ghodawat, who has been appointed as India's ambassador for She Changes Climate. Shreya is a climate entrepreneur who founded Ecofemme India, a social enterprise that promotes sustainable menstrual hygiene products and education. She is also an ecofeminist who believes that women have the power and potential to lead innovative climate action solutions.
Shreya hosted an event at One8 Commune in Pune on International Women's Day to further the campaign's goal of inspiring and encouraging women to take up more space in climate change conversations. The event witnessed impactful discussions and a special film screening on the occasion. Shreya said, "I have been an ecofeminist for as long as I can remember and I would love to expand She Changes Climate vision here in India. I strongly believe that the need for She Changes Climate is palpable here, and that the scope for a positive change is immense."
Shreya Ghodawat is one of the many women who are changing the climate narrative with their passion, vision, and action. She is an example of how women can make a difference in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.