Stefanie Werinos, partner at PHH and initiator of Women in the Environment, kicked off the new year with a network meeting of the initiative, which is aimed exclusively at female experts in the fields of the environment, environmental law and environmental technology. The celebrations took place in a cozy setting at PHH Rechtsanwältinnen in Vienna.

“We face many challenges in 2024, from the Supply Chain Act and the phase-out of fossil fuels to the implementation of climate targets. This makes it all the more important that we tackle these challenges together. Where, if not here, could we network better?” says host and PHH partner Stefanie Werinos, welcoming the “Women in the Environment”. For over a year now, this initiative has been bringing together female lawyers, project managers, technicians and managing directors from organizations, NGOs, ministries and companies to exchange ideas, network and promote synergies. With this initiative, Werinos deliberately wanted to counterbalance the traditional male-dominated