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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.

Every year, monsoon season brings extensive flooding to Bangladesh with infant mortality rates higher among those born in rainy months.

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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

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

Work must continue beyond the two weeks in Dubai to drive a gender-responsive transition, writes COP28's Razan Al Mubarak in her post-COP28 reflection. Improving data, finance and creating work opportunities for women should be prioritised. By Razan Al Mubarak

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 Annerieke Douma

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By Mary Ellen Iskenderian and Graham Macmillan

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Women play a key role in developing innovations to push for sustainability, but barriers remain to their entry into STEM careers. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, EB Impact speaks to three women in science on making an impact and pursuing careers in STEM.

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The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.

What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?

Filipino commuters during Covid. Image: Commuters of Metro Manila

Exclusive As the country plunges into a recession borne out of the pandemic, how can it get back on its feet? On this podcast, Eco-Business spoke to top Filipino environmentalist Loren Legarda on how conservation should not take a backseat to economic development.

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