India s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, highlighted the significant progress in women s leadership within India s Panchayati Raj system. Speaking at a #CPD57 side event, she praised the system s decentralised power structure, facilitating active participation from all residents through the Gram Sabha. Kamboj noted the constitutional amendment mandating one-third of all elected roles be reserved for women, leading to 50% representation in 21 states. She emphasized women s transformative impact, integrating gender considerations into local planning for inclusive and sustainable outcomes.
Despite the proven correlation between women’s leadership and more effective corporate climate action, females remain underrepresented in heavily invested climate industries. However, efforts are being made across sectors to address this disparity.
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