Asian, African and Latin American scientists experience delays in the acceptance of their research papers and receive fewer citations. A previous study showed that women are also significantly underrepresented on editorial boards.
Just one river is due to have 36 hydropower projects, with local people saying the impacts of tunnelling the mountainside are already forcing them to leave their homes.
The precarious nature of informal employment, together with often hazardous working conditions, leaves informal workers particularly vulnerable to health risks.
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Christy Braham
With over 80 million women participating in 7.5 million self-help groups, India is fostering the world’s largest community development program, which is now a key component of the country’s economy.
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Anita Zaidi
The World Bank Group is working across many fronts to help countries recognise both the value of nature and the risks that would follow from losing it.
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David Malpass
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.