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stands at 19 percent, while their representation in leadership and technical roles in the energy sector remains below 10 percent.

He added that this compares with a global average of 32 percent female participation in the renewable energy sector.

MJF Programme Director Banasree Mitra Neogi said rural women spend more than five hours a day on cooking and fuel collection, reducing time for education, income generation and leadership roles.

She also said nearly 90 percent of households still rely on biomass fuels, while only 28 percent of people have access to clean cooking fuel, exposing women to serious health risks.

The platform further said it will work to expand women-led and community-based renewable energy initiatives, create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.

The launch followed the Just Energy Transition Conference 2026, organised by MJF on Sunday.

The 33 organisations under the platform include Welfare Efforts (WE), Dalit Empowerment Foundation, Breaking The Silence, Bangladesh Indigenous Women’s Network, Village Education Resource Center, UDAYAN, ESDO, POPI and ASHIKA Development Associates.