Sherry Rehman is listed by Financial Times as one of the 25 most Influential Women of 2022

By: WE Staff | Friday, 2 December 2022

The UK daily Financial Times has listed Senator Sherry Rehman, the minister for climate change, as one of the "25 Most Influential Women of 2022."

The "influential women" were selected for the unranked list under three headings: leaders, heroes, and creators.

The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, wrote the following about Rehman for the FT's issue on the 25 most powerful women, referring to her as a "negotiator with grit."

"At COP27 last month, Rehman gave a stirring speech exposing the unfairness at the core of climate change, detailing the disastrous floods in Pakistan.

“She told us 'the bargain made between the global north and global south is not working'. Through the power of her argument, she forced developed countries to listen,” Sturgeon wrote.

The Scottish leader lavished praise on the Pakistani minister, writing: "Her negotiation skills, her pragmatism in overcoming obstacles developed countries put in her path, and her advocacy voice were essential in the progress on loss and damage at COP27.

"Her moral power, standing up for communities affected by climate change, resulted in the historic agreement to create a fund, giving many people in the global south fresh hope.

“I have no doubt that Sherry will continue in her campaign for climate justice, for global financial reform and for the vital funds required to secure a future for those parts of Pakistan that will suffer the impact of this year’s floods for a long time to come.”

The FT list also features individuals like tennis player Serena Williams, podcaster Meghan Markle, and Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin.