Tag: news
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ENERGY SECURITY BEYOND INDEPENDENCE AND DOMINANCE
By Kruthika A. Bala Energy security is often framed as a competition between independence and dominance, but the reality is far more complex. Modern energy systems are inherently interdependent. The dynamics below demonstrate that no nation can achieve true energy independence without incurring severe economic trade-offs, nor can any single power establish unchallenged dominance in…
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How to engage men as allies in gender diversity and equality – bp’s story
First published by POWERful Women, November 2023 In 2020, Mike Smith, Well Superintendent in the North Sea, set up ‘Men as Allies’, an offshoot of the Women in Wells group at bp. The network of male colleagues meets regularly to discuss and learn how they can support their local female colleagues and work towards bp’s…
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IWD is not just for one day: Avoid the purplewashing trap and invest in women
First published by POWERful Women, March 2024 International Women’s Day has come around again and social media will be awash with #IWD2024 posts, many of which tip into the trap of performative actions and gender-washing – or ‘purplewashing’ as it’s also become known. The Gender Pay Gap Bot does a great job on X (Twitter)…
