Coal belt climate reform starts with women
27 Feb 2026
Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor
The Pioneer
There is compelling evidence that when women are included in climate and energy governance, policies are more ambitious, equitable and durable. TERI’s recent work in Giridih illustrates this potential writes Mr Jiwesh Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, and Ms Arpita Victor, Research Associate, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).