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As climate change intensifies, the urgency to protect vulnerable rural communities—particularly women smallholder farmers—has never been greater. We are taking a decisive step to address this challenge through 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India Pvt. Ltd. (LEAF) under the 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭? 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐖𝐒𝐇𝐅𝐬) 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 with innovative gender & climate insurance solutions that not only mitigate risks but also empower rural women farmers to build resilience. In Phase 1, we’re leveraging the 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝟏𝟎𝐊+ 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬) & the Meri Saheli App to drive this initiative, focusing on three key areas: 1️⃣ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Gathering crucial insights to better understand the specific vulnerabilities faced by smallholder women farmers at the grassroots level. 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Developing innovative, climate-resilient insurance solutions designed to meet the unique needs of these communities. 3️⃣ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Ensuring widespread access through our trusted network of Super Sahelis and rural women entrepreneurs, bringing insurance solutions directly to those who need it most. By integrating data-driven insights, local engagement, and tailored solutions, we are building a comprehensive framework to strengthen community resilience and protect livelihoods in the face of climate change. I will be speaking about our work and this partnership in greater detail at tomorrow’s workshop during the climate week hosted by Business Fights Poverty and Barclays 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 alongside with Neliswa Hare and Vijayaraghavan Palat where I’ll focus on: 🔑 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: What’s essential to build solutions that truly benefit rural communities. 🔑 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢: The importance of understanding on-the-ground realities to create practical, effective solutions. 🔑 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: How collaborations are crucial to building resilience for women farmers and ensuring sustainable growth. This is a critical conversation, and I look forward to exploring how we can build climate insurance models that are inclusive, data-driven, and grounded in the needs of real people. Mastercard Foundation Global Goals Clinton Global Initiative Kyu House Kite Insights Unreasonable Beyond Capital Ventures The Rockefeller Foundation UBS UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Echoing Green Reliance Foundation Dasra The New York Times Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

When it is about environment sustainability, every effort to conserve matters ! A well spent morning coming together with our Marsh McLennan #India colleagues from #NCR offices at the Yamuna riverbank to clean, remove waste and help maintain the Okhla Bird Sanctuary and nearby spaces. The commitment we all carry to contribute to helping sustain the environment is a collective responsibility, and we all have a role to play. Amazed by the energy and participation of our colleagues and volunteers even in this heart, and the smiles on their faces said it all. #Proud to be part of an organization where contributing in sustainability and leading initiatives for environmental protection is core to what we do. Big shout out to our #SocialImpact(CSR) champions. I came back more aware not just about how we all need to #managewaste better and #cutdownplastic usage but also appreciate the role Okhla bird sanctuary plays in supporting the ecological balance in nearby areas. This sanctuary – a haven for over 300 bird species, especially waterbirds - was created as a response to the rapidly dwindling habitats for birds due to expansive urbanization and industrialization in the National Capital Region of India. These are natural facilities that serve as habitat for the conservation of various species and for their survival and rehabilitation. #CleanYamuna #Sustaniability #Envoirnment #EcoWarriors #MMImpact #GlobalVolunteerMonth #OurEarth 🌍 Dinesh Deo Chirag Buch Chetan Gaur Monika K. Sheetal Zankar Amit Ahuja Mercer Marsh Mercer India Marsh McLennan Global Services India Private Limited (MMGS)

On this World Environment Day, let's pledge to protect and preserve our planet. Together, we can make a difference. 🌍🌿 . . . . #worldenvironmentday #edukotainstitute #nagpur #environmentalawareness #sustainability #gogreen #savetheplanet #climateaction #ecoeducation #environmentaleducation

This man has planted over 10 million trees across India! 🌱🌿🪴 #PeepalBaba #greenwarrior #gogreen #TreePlanting #GreenIndia #Environmentalist #Sustainability #SaveThePlanet #changemakers [Peepal Baba, Green Warriors of India, Tree Plantation, Green India, Environmentalist, Sustainability, Changemakers of India]

Action speaks louder than words

Nurturing Our Future: One Tree at a Time Today, we engaged in an impactful tree plantation drive, a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and enhance our environment. With each sapling planted, we are not just adding to the greenery but actively contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future. Tree plantation is a critical step in combating climate change, improving air quality, and fostering biodiversity. These trees will grow to provide shade, reduce carbon dioxide levels, and offer habitats for countless species, creating a thriving ecosystem. By participating in this initiative, we are investing in the long-term well-being of our planet and our communities. This effort also symbolizes our commitment to future generations, ensuring that they inherit a world where natural resources are abundant and ecosystems are balanced. It’s a small yet significant way of giving back to the earth that nurtures us. And in doing so, we fulfill our duty to the nation—strengthening it by preserving the environment that is so crucial to our collective prosperity and resilience. Let’s continue to plant, protect, and preserve, one tree at a time. Participation- Ashish Dhagate ,Pratik Nikumbh, Chetan Kshirsagar #treeplantation #SaveSoil #GreenEarth #PlantATree #Sustainability #GoGreen #WateringPlants #SaveNature #VolunteerAction #Onenessवन #CareOfOurPlanet Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (SNCF) Sant Nirankari Mission Government of India Official Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India

This man has planted over 10+ million trees across India! @peepalbaba | @givemetreestrust #PeepalBaba #greenwarrior #gogreen #TreePlanting #GreenIndia #Environmentalist #Sustainability #SaveThePlanet #changemakers [Peepal Baba, Green Warriors of India, Tree Plantation, Green India, Environmentalist, Sustainability, Changemakers of India]

Our Insurance Practices support Sustainability!

The Unseen Consequences of E-Waste: A Threat to Our Planet's Wildlife 🌎 As we continue to embrace technological advancements, let's not forget the devastating impact of electronic waste on our environment and its inhabitants 🌪️. E-waste is not just a human problem; it's a wildlife crisis 🐦. Animals and birds are getting entangled, injured, and killed by our thoughtless disposal of electronic waste 💔. Toxic chemicals contaminate soil, air, and water, affecting entire ecosystems 🌊. But there's hope! 🌟 By taking responsibility for our e-waste and recycling it properly, we can make a significant difference ♻️. Take the Green pledge:- https://lnkd.in/g9f9DZaW 💚 Let's work together to reduce e-waste and protect our planet's precious wildlife 🐝. Share your own eco-friendly practices and let's inspire others to join the movement! 💚 #EWaste #Sustainability #WildlifeConservation #EcoFriendly #ResponsibleTech #GoGreen #GenG #IamGenerationGreen #GreenIndia #India #AICTE #1M1B #OppoIndia #Trending #TrendingNow #Animals #Birds Narendra Modi AICTE All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) OPPO India 1M1B (1 Million for 1 Billion) Anuka Kumar Ruchi Khanna Arora Shivam Agrawal Deepika Venkatesh Tanya Kala Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow

Legacy or Liability: What Will You Leave Behind? 🌍 Every day, we make choices that shape our planet's future. Are we creating a legacy of sustainability and prosperity, or a liability of pollution and degradation? What about our children and grandchildren? Do we want them to inherit a world struggling with climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation? It's time to take responsibility. Let's commit to reducing, reusing, and recycling. Every small step counts. #Recycling #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ChooseWisely #LeaveALegacy #FutureGenerations #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Sustainability #GoGreen #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalAwareness #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #Recycle #PlasticPollution #Deforestation #OceanPollution #BiodiversityLoss #AirPollution #WaterConservation #EcoWarriors #GreenMovement #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #ActNow #SmallStepsBigImpact #Vijayawada #AndhraPradesh #India