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    Villagers in the coal mining districts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand explain why the just transition plan in India should focus on giving the land back to the locals.

    Sowing seeds for water security
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    Villagers in the coal mining districts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand explain why the just transition plan in India should focus on giving the land back to the locals.

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    Solar energy parks are at the forefront of India's energy transition. However, these large infrastructure projects could deepen existing inequalities.

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    An implicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't enough. Here's what can be done to make DEI a key element of an organisation's culture.

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