{"id":5128,"date":"2026-03-01T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=5128"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:52:53","slug":"womens-history-month-2026-leading-the-change-toward-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2026\/03\/01\/womens-history-month-2026-leading-the-change-toward-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s History Month 2026: Leading the Change Toward Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Women\u2019s History Month 2026: Leading the Change Toward Sustainability<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"735\">March is Women\u2019s History Month. Every year, we take time to celebrate the contributions of women. We also learn from their leadership, reflect on progress and the challenges still before us. This year\u2019s official theme is <strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"697\">\u201cLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"407\"><em data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"407\">Women Shaping a Sustainable Future<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"959\">Sustainability means more than saving energy or planting trees. It reaches into economics, social justice, climate adaptation, technology, and culture. The <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Women\u2019s History Alliance<\/span><\/span><\/a> chose this year\u2019s theme \u2014 <em data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"685\">Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future<\/em> \u2014 to highlight women whose work makes systems stronger, smarter, and fairer. Their leadership shows that people and the planet can thrive together.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1018\">Environmental Innovation and Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1412\">Women across the world are inventing new clean energy solutions that power homes and protect ecosystems. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inna_Braverman\">Inna Braverman<\/a>, a co-founder of <em data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1173\">Eco Wave Power<\/em>, built technology that generates electricity from ocean waves, expanding renewable energy options beyond wind and solar. Her company has installed grid-connected projects in ports and coastal regions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1678\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reyhan_Jamalova\">Reyhan Jamalova<\/a> started <em data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1448\">Rainergy<\/em> while still a student. Her system harnesses rainwater to generate electricity for communities with limited power access, offering an affordable, low-emission alternative to traditional grids.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1843\">Work like this showcases how women take leadership far beyond advocacy \u2014 they create tangible technology that delivers sustainable power and expands energy access.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1910\"><strong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1910\">Engineering Resilience and Sustainable Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2107\">Engineering for climate resilience means designing systems that withstand floods, heat, and storms. Women in fields from architecture to civil engineering are redefining resilient infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2333\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swe.org\/\">The <em data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2141\">Society of Women Engineers<\/em><\/a> highlights projects like Living Breakwaters in New York, which reinforce shorelines against storm damage while rebuilding ecosystems and community space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2592\">Architect and sustainability consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinwe_Ohajuruka\">Chinwe Ohajuruka<\/a> uses <strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2420\">bio-climatic design<\/strong> and solar housing in Nigeria to build affordable homes adapted to local climates, making communities safer and more energy-efficient.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2916\">Landscape architect <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kotchakorn_Voraakhom\">Kotchakorn Voraakhom<\/a> integrates nature into cities so they handle climate risks more effectively. Her projects in Bangkok capture and reuse stormwater, reduce heat, and add public food-producing spaces, turning flood-vulnerable areas into productive urban ecology.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3084\">These real examples show how resilience is both a technical challenge and a creative one \u2014 requiring people who think beyond concrete into ecosystems and communities.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3145\"><strong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3145\">Economic Sustainability and Business Leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3343\">Sustainability also connects to business transformation and economic justice. Across industries, women executives drive corporate decisions that shift investment toward climate-friendly solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3642\">One sustainability leader in finance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/reuters-events\/trailblazers\/trailblazing-women-climate-2024-marisa-drew-2024-03-07\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Marisa Drew<\/a>, directs strategies that support renewable infrastructure investment and reduce emissions through large-scale financing commitments. This work brings needed capital to innovations around the world that fight climate change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3911\">Female entrepreneurs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalvoices.org\/honoree\/susan-blanchet\/\">Susan Blanchet<\/a>, whose company <em data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3712\">Origen Air<\/em> creates plant-based rooftop systems to clean indoor air, show how sustainable products can reshape our built environment and reduce health risks from pollution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4080\">These efforts prove that sustainability is not only technical but economic \u2014 building markets that reward environmental responsibility and enhance community wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4135\"><strong data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4135\">Education, Advocacy, and Inclusive Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4550\">Educators and advocates play a crucial role in preparing the next generation. Women climate scientists and climate policy experts educate global audiences and influence leaders to adopt equitable sustainability policies. A thought leader in sustainable development has helped bring systems-level climate thinking into mainstream conversations through books and global forums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4786\">Advocates for equity ensure that climate policies include voices from historically underrepresented communities. Their work makes sustainability inclusive, emphasising that long-term environmental goals must align with social justice.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4838\"><strong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4838\">Health, Community, and Cultural Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"5157\">Social sustainability \u2014 including health, equity, and community resilience \u2014 receives increased attention thanks to women leaders pushing for better systems. Initiatives in public health and community organisation help ensure that climate impacts and economic shifts don\u2019t disproportionately burden vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\">Cultural influence amplifies sustainability goals. Artists, writers, and filmmakers use narrative to expand awareness about climate justice. These cultural tools help shape public values and encourage broader public participation in sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\">Women of Edinburgh Napier University<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\"><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"239\"><a href=\"https:\/\/napier-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/124362\/emily-alder\">Dr Emily Alder<\/a>: <\/strong>Academic associated with the Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science; interests include <em data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"379\">education for sustainable development<\/em> and environmental humanities (e.g., coasts\/seas).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/napier-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/111392\/dr-grainne-barkess\">Dr Gr\u00e1inne Barkess<\/a>: <\/strong><em data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"508\">Local lead<\/em> for the Scotland Beyond Net Zero hub at Edinburgh Napier University and Head of Research Environment and Services, with involvement in net-zero\/ sustainability research coordination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\"><a href=\"https:\/\/napier-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/124156\/ms-sophie-gerrard\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"946\">Sophie Gerrard: <\/strong><\/a>Lecturer and documentary photographer focusing on <em data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1034\">environmental and social themes<\/em> (environment-linked research and teaching).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5415\"><a href=\"https:\/\/napier-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/3494010\/dr-carolina-costa-pereira\">Dr Carolina Costa <strong>Pereira<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Her research interests lie in renewable energy, energy conversion systems, heat transfer problems and latent heat thermal energy storage for different applications.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5456\"><strong data-start=\"5425\" data-end=\"5456\">Sustainability Beyond March<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5458\" data-end=\"5670\">Women\u2019s History Month offers a moment to recognise leadership, but the work continues year-round. Partnerships between sectors such as engineering, business, education, government, and community groups are essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5893\">Sustainable systems succeed when multiple voices shape how they evolve. Inclusion ensures that solutions are effective and just. Young innovators and seasoned leaders from all intersectionalities can collaborate, exchange knowledge, and scale impact together.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5931\"><strong data-start=\"5903\" data-end=\"5931\">Toward a Balanced Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"6205\">Women leading sustainable change demonstrate that systems innovation and human wellbeing can coexist. Their achievements, whether through renewable energy technology, resilient design, economic leadership, or social advocacy, reflect a holistic approach to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6511\">History and the present moment both show that sustainability isn\u2019t a solo effort; it\u2019s a collective challenge that requires creativity, courage, and collaboration. Women\u2019s contributions, in every sector, strengthen our ability to face climate, social, and economic challenges with resilience and vision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6640\">Women\u2019s History Month 2026 invites everyone to participate in this work. Not just to celebrate progress, but to accelerate it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6640\">By Juliet Kinsey<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6640\">Read previous articles on Scottish women in Science <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2026\/02\/11\/scottish-women-in-science\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women\u2019s History Month 2026: Leading the Change Toward Sustainability March is Women\u2019s History Month. Every year, we take time to celebrate the contributions of women. We also learn from their leadership, reflect on progress and the challenges still before us. 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