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Equity
The price of mining on indigenous lands
Posted on 24 May, 2024 05:28 PMIndia's centralised mining of sub-soil minerals is rapidly changing the forested landscapes.
![Work in progress in the coal mines in Odisha (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/mining.jpg?itok=z3OTXAmV)
Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?
Posted on 22 May, 2024 10:52 AMWomen play a central role in providing, managing, and safeguarding water. Yet, the waterscapes across the world are distinctly gendered in that productive use of water gets ascribed to men while reproductive use gets ascribed to women. That is, drinking water and sanitation are considered a woman’s domain, while irrigation is regarded as a man’s domain.
Empowering women through socio-technical innovations
Posted on 18 May, 2024 08:49 AMSwayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP) was founded in 1998 in Maharashtra, following a collaborative venture with the state government in the aftermath of the Latur earthquake reconstruction project, encompassing 1200 villages.
![Building the resilience of women farmers (Image: ICRISAT, Flcikr Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/woman%20farmer.jpg?itok=USOpI57a)
Flowing towards equity
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 10:40 AMWater management is a critical global issue that intersects with gender dynamics, equity, and inclusiveness. This article explores the evolution of water policies in India, highlighting the increasing recognition of the importance of safeguarding gender, equity, and inclusiveness.
![Women taking initiative in water tariff collection in Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Women%20taking%20initiative%20in%20water%20tariff%20collection%20in%20Madhya%20Pradesh.jpg?itok=2zhCGaai)
Water, sanitation, and women: A journey of empowerment in rural India
Posted on 20 Mar, 2024 12:01 PMIn the heart of rural India, the fight for access to clean water and adequate sanitation frequently determines daily routines. These basic necessities have always been the responsibility of women, who walk great distances to obtain water and manage home cleanliness with limited funds. But today, their role is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
![A Baiga woman reacts as she collects water from a standpost installed outside her house in Pondi village in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/A%20baiga%20woman%20reacts%20as%20she%20collects%20water%20from%20a%20standpost%20installed%20outside%20her%20house%20at%20Pondi%20Village%20in%20Dindori%2C%20MP.jpg?itok=Gx14ExRJ)
Potential for green growth and job creation in Maharashtra's just transition
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 10:52 AMMaharashtra, which contributes 10% of India's greenhouse gas emissions, plays a pivotal role in achieving the nation's climate targets, including the Net Zero goal by 2070.
![Navigating the green transition (Image: Mahaurja)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/WF-2.jpg?itok=x-0YyGd3)
Women in management enhance companies' eco-transition
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 09:41 AMTwo research studies, published in January 2024, demonstrate the positive impact of the presence of women on boards of directors in furthering the ecological transition of companies. The first study shows that the presence of a greater number of women on boards of directors and in management positions stimulates green innovation and, on a wider scale, corporate innovation. The seco
![Women in management positively impact companies' ecological transition](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/women-ecotransition.jpg?itok=rnpQYaUH)
Women are key to the success of the green transition
Posted on 08 Mar, 2024 02:02 PMWomen have a crucial role to play in the green economy. But leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is concerned that women are in danger of being left behind in the green transition.
![Ruby Mehla, a farmer recieves regular updates on weather and climate smart practices through voice messages on their registered mobile phone in the Climate Smart Village of Anjanthalli. (Image: CCAFS/2014/Prashanth Vishwanathan)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/women-climate-change-impact.jpg?itok=0dVIw3Sk)
Inspiring inclusion: Empowering women in grassroots governance
Posted on 04 Mar, 2024 04:38 PMAt the grassroots level, ‘inclusion’ goes beyond representation. It involves ensuring diverse voices, including women, are actively participating in decision-making processes. This is especially crucial while addressing issues like climate change, given the phenomenon's unequal gendered effects.
Gender and climate: Fostering collaboration for sustainable action
Posted on 12 Feb, 2024 12:33 PMThe National Seminar on Gender and Climate Change, jointly organised by the School of Habitat Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Asar Social Impact Advisors, and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), emphasised the crucial role of placing gender equality and climate justice at the core of India
![CCAFS together with Alternative Futures and the Bihar Mahila Samakhya organised a training-of-trainers workshop for local women leaders on gender, climate change and agriculture. (Image: CCAFS/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-02/Bihar.jpg?itok=OKVt_EoY)