In 2024, the Green Finance Committee of the China Society for Finance and Banking established a new research group focusing on financial support for women’s sustainable development, providing a platform and opportunity for exploring gender finance and broader sustainability issues. As the leading institution, the International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF) at the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) conducted a baseline study on financial support for gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as research on financial support for the development of women-owned microenterprises under the impact of climate change, with the support of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Simultaneously, supported by various stakeholders, IIGF arranged several seminars and salons, offering a platform to foster the exchange of gender-inclusive financial practices among institutions. Authored by Zhengyun Zhou, Researcher at IIGF, CUFE, and Dr. Lin Shi, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Research Department, IIGF, CUFE, this article aims to spotlight key findings and conclusions from IFC-supported projects, showcasing exemplary strategies of financial institutions in promoting women’s sustainable development. The article seeks to raise stakeholders’ awareness about the importance of integrating gender perspectives into sustainable development endeavors.