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Sustainability
Building solidarities for just futures
Posted on 16 Jun, 2023 08:37 PMActionAid Association, in its commitment to work with the most marginalized communities and to build community-led initiatives, hosted a two-day national conclave on June 9- 10, 2023, in Delhi.
![The conclave highlighted the challenges and instances of marginalization that exist due to factors such as land dispossession, forced displacement, lack of access to education, healthcare, and basic amenities, and limited representation in decision-making processes. (Image: Simon Williams/Ekta Parishad; Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-06/Young_Baiga_women%2C_India.jpg?itok=_lVI-U7B)
Decoding ‘just transition’ in India: The conceptual underpinnings
Posted on 05 Jun, 2023 10:17 PMPlanet Earth and humanity are experiencing turbulent times as climate change and induced socio-economic impacts are threatening ecology, society and the economy.
![In the climate sphere, the approach of just transition aims at addressing injustices (Image: Kenueone, Pixabay)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-06/Renewable_Energy_on_the_Grid.jpg?itok=NqCkr5K_)
FAQs - Plastics and their environmental impacts
Posted on 31 May, 2023 05:10 PMWhat are the environmental impacts of plastic?
Plastic has several significant environmental impacts, including:
![There is a need to encourage the development of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics (Image: Peakpx)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-05/climate-change-recycling-plastic-waste-wallpaper-preview%20%281%29.jpg?itok=Hw9jroVF)
Recording the climate co-benefits of MGNREGS
Posted on 16 Apr, 2023 05:12 PMUsharmukti, a massive river rejuvenation programme launched by the Government of West Bengal, is implemented primarily through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), in collaboration with grassroot civil society organ
![Women working on an NREGA site building a pond to assist in farming and water storage (Image: UN Women/Gaganjit Singh)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-04/7542188468_9b3835a08b_o.jpg?itok=XYcqgqKT)
Policies, plans and financing for just energy transition
Posted on 07 Apr, 2023 09:42 AMThe International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) recently organized the first Global Just Transition Dialogue in Delhi to discuss policy and financial aspects of just and inclusive energy transition.
![A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-04/Tuticorin_Thermal_Power_Station_at_Night_2%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IXuXGgXD)
IPCC climate report - a warning call
Posted on 23 Mar, 2023 12:22 PMThe Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report is a warning call for action on the quickly closing opportunity of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees centigrade. Unless fossil fuels are rapidly retired, the impacts of climate change already faced by vulnerable communities will become difficult to handle.
![The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change (Image: Wallpaperflare)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-03/nature-emotions-climate-change-fantasy.jpg?itok=A_3khd_i)
PepsiCo India extends pilot initiative in Punjab to address stubble burning
Posted on 21 Mar, 2023 12:39 PM![PepsiCo’s Biochar Program helping farmers manage stubble burning](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-03/biochar.jpg?itok=Te38ASDl)
Sustainability lessons from an all-women’s team in Chennai
Posted on 11 Mar, 2023 05:37 PMWomen are recognized for their contributions in various spheres during International Women's Day. Nonetheless, it is crucial to acknowledge the overlooked unsung heroes. Among them are the women conservancy and waste management workers who work tirelessly every day to keep our cities clean.
![Women shaping the zero-waste cities of India (Image: ReSL)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-03/Women%27s%20team.jpg?itok=BIWTO8IH)
Climate change is actively impeding the progress made across all SDGs: Reveals Dasra
Posted on 10 Mar, 2023 03:22 PMDasra, a strategic philanthropy organisation, during the 14th edition of Dasra Philanthropy Week organised at Godrej One, Vikhroli in Mumbai, introduced its vision to collaborate with various sector experts, funders, civil society organisations and institutions to form Climate Action alliance to enable intersectional climate action
![Development goals on zero hunger, health, gender equality, sustainable cities, biodiversity and global partnership for sustainable development most affected by the climate change (Image: rawpixel.com/NASA)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-03/climate%20change.jpg?itok=G-fBF9Uj)
Green jobs for women and a way to address climate change
Posted on 10 Mar, 2023 02:37 PMOn March 6, Climate Asia organized a panel discussion titled "Green Jobs for Women: A Path to Climate Solutions." The panel was designed to discuss aspects of the green jobs ecosystem for women and explore how it can contribute to addressing climate change.
![Barefoot solar engineer Minakshi Diwan 20, tends to maintenance works in the solar village in Odisha (Image: Engineering for Change)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-03/28562867078_de55d57878_o.jpg?itok=nw-aToX6)