As the world’s most influential climate experts convene for COP28, new research by Plan International and young people from three countries in the Asia Pacific has revealed the immense impact the climate crisis is having on girls’ and young women’s access to education.
- Missing Perspectives
I am Sikha, a climate activist from Nepal. I live in Kathmandu.
- Sikha Thapa
Environmental activism takes many forms, but I’ve learnt that culture and connection is always at the centre of Yaraan Couzens Bundle’s approach to advocating for ocean protection.
- Phoebe Saintilan
From desertification to erratic rainfall, the MENA region faces significant climate change challenges. Lebanese reporter Batoul Yazbeck argues that a gender lens is essential to break down who stands to lose the most, and why empowering women can result in better policy responses.
- Batoul Yazbeck
The travel for this piece was covered by the Calcutta Research Group Media Fellowship Programme, 2023.
- Ritwika Mitra
- Raenu Charles
A life on the ice isn’t for everyone, but a growing number of pioneering female scientists and expeditioners are opting for extended stays in Antarctica.
- Nina Hendy
At the World Conference of Science Journalists, scientists and journalists examined colonisation of knowledge and systematic exclusion of marginalised voices.
- Mahima Jain