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The Women's Reservation Bill could help women across India, but critics worry about delays in its implementation.

The damage being done to public health by global warming is rising up the political agenda - and will be a key theme at COP28.

As India moves to reserve a third of seats for women, global progress towards gender equality remains slow.

Summit this week aims to kickstart progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set back by climate, Covid-19 and economic woes.

By Omair Ahmad, Joydeep Gupta

Thomson Reuters Foundation

By Sajid Mir

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If global leaders are committed to a green transition that leaves no one behind, they must address the needs of vulnerable women and girls in developing countries, who bear the brunt of climate change at the upcoming COP28 summit. By Bertrand Badré and Immaculate Atuhamize

When given the chance, women are responsible stewards who use their extensive knowledge and skills to protect and restore the land in their possession. By Tarja Halonen and Hindou Oumarou

The pandemic has supercharged fintech innovation, but without thoughtful implementation we risk reinforcing old biases and inequalities and failing to serve women’s needs. By Mary Ellen Iskenderian and Graham Macmillan

As matters stand, women and girls disproportionately bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. The transition to clean power requires a transition in power. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

By Christy Braham

By Alan Nicol and Lyla Mehta

By Anita Zaidi

By David Malpass

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EB Studio In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?

A study released on Wednesday shows women in every country still do far more unpaid work, like childcare and chores, than men.

Working on the lake gives women independence in a country where women are often destined to a life of servitude and denied the access to education, health and jobs.

A group of women worldwide are taking action to improve their lives by helping address climate change issues, such as the '1 Million Women' movement in Australia. Watch this video.

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In a region where large hydro projects and expanding biofuel plantations coincide with an upcoming coal phaseout, a laissez-faire approach could worsen existing inequalities and mar the success of a clean energy buildout.

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