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Donors are lagging as wars and climate change push global aid needs to record highs, with vulnerable groups hit by the cash crisis.

Analysts say investing heavily in solar energy can bring cost-savings for industry – and create high-quality employment.

We asked experts what they think might spur effective climate action in 2024. Here are their ideas.

Philippines food stamps programme Walang Gutom aims to feed the country's poorest, but critics say it does not go far enough.

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By Rhick Lars Albay

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What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia's agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse? By Gabriela Fernando and Samanthi Gunawardana

The gender pension gap is particularly acute in the developing world. Sri Lanka’s experience illustrates how the mounting sovereign-debt crisis in developing countries could push even more older women into poverty. By Nisha Arunatilake

When half the global population is treated as an afterthought, research is less accurate, policy is less effective, and welfare is diminished. By Navika Mehta

Changes to Indonesia's gender quota rules are set to result in fewer women running for office in 2024. It could set Indonesia's democracy into deeper backslide. By Hurriyah

By Bertrand Badré and Immaculate Atuhamize

By Tarja Halonen and Hindou Oumarou

By Mary Ellen Iskenderian and Graham Macmillan

By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

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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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