Outlining the energy access disparity women face in Vanuatu, this brief shows how it impacts their health and economic opportunities and explains why mainstreaming gender can increase financial inclusion and drive an equitable green transition.
Detailing Vanuatu’s uneven electricity distribution, the brief shows why rural women without safe and reliable energy spend a disproportionate amount of time on household tasks, and how burning wood can affect their health. It recommends stepping up efforts to bridge the rural?urban energy gap, increasing women’s roles within the energy sector, and opening access to financial services and affordable payments to make clean energy options accessible.