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    Why Farmers in India and Pakistan Are Shifting to Natural or Regenerative Farming

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    How Women in Ahmedabad Slums Are Beating Back Climate’s Deadly Heatwave

    Women in Ahmedabad slums work from home at tailoring, embroidery, kite-making, snack-making, or running grocery shops, micro-retailing vegetables and flowers, with little respite from...
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    The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing

    Youth Red Cross volunteers of Vanuatu join hands with elders and their communities to reduce climate impacts, from flooding to drought. Jean Philipe Clement, 58,...
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    Asia Pacific Tops List of Most Impacted by Weather Perils

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    In a Fearless Gesture, Woman Police Officer Averts Mob Lynching

    Police officer Shehrbano Naqvi put aside her own safety and came to the rescue of a woman falsely accused of blasphemy. Her bravery has...
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    The Climate Change Crisis is Unjust for Rural Women: FAO Gender Expert

    Interview with Lauren Phillips, Deputy-Director of FAO’s Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division. She says, “Gender inequality plays a significant role in determining women's...
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    First Person: What I learnt from the Gabhales

    Through the provision of livestock and associated training, the family not only regained their economic stability but also underwent a significant emotional and psychological...
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    World’s Tallest Railway Bridge to Aid Kashmir’s Growth

    The Chenab Bridge is the world’s tallest railway bridge. The Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir eyes economic boost as bridge nears opening. Once...
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