Gender-Responsive Just Transition Pathways for India's Fossil Fuel Regions

The report, Gender-Responsive Just Transition Pathways for India’s Fossil Fuel Regions, published by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST), underscores the critical importance of integrating gender perspectives in the shift to a low-carbon economy. It focuses on the coal-dependent states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Maharashtra, highlighting the socioeconomic challenges faced by women and providing actionable recommendations to enhance their participation and opportunities in the energy transition. Through intersectional and rights-based approaches, the report outlines pathways to ensure a transition that is both inclusive and equitable for all stakeholders.