What’s your ism? Ep 24 ft. Rishika Pardikar on India’s climate crisis

Oct 14, 2024

Rishika Pardikar, a noted environmental journalist, sheds light on India's climate crisis and the plight of vulnerable communities. She discusses the Modi government's controversial mega projects on Great Nicobar Island and their implications for indigenous tribes. The conversation explores the clash between development plans and cultural preservation. Rishika also critiques recent changes to the Forest Conservation Act and the cycle of carbon trading, emphasizing the urgent need for environmental justice and genuine community involvement in policymaking.