Addressing the growing threat of forest fires

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As wildfires swept throughout Los Angeles last month, destroying homes and causing casualties and displacements, the urgency of addressing and preventing forest fires took centre stage once again. Unfortunately, forest fires become a point of conversation only when some major incident causes irrevocable damage and captures media and public attention. The fires are a stark … Read more

Unlocking women’s workforce potential in India

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India’s quest for high economic growth and social equity hinges on an obvious but underrated lever — its women’s workforce. Despite significant progress in education and health care, the country lags in enabling women’s economic participation. A staggering 60% of India’s women of working-age remain outside the labour force, depriving the economy of their contributions. … Read more