Media and Climate Change Narratives

The podcast covers the role media plays in raising public awareness of key issues while also discussing the risks of conspiracy theories and misinformation. It tries to understand the different ways media can be used as a platform in climate change discussion. Thereby, we look at the need for understanding the criticality and methods of engaging in climate communication, especially in the global south, which is necessary for equitable response.    About the Author- Prof. Deepti Ganapathy, is an author, educator, and a former award-winning journalist. Prof. Ganapathy is currently Chair, Centre of Management Communication, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and was formerly my professor for a course on journalism, during my undergraduate education. Her book, Media and Climate Change- Making Sense of Press Narratives covers the triggers of a debate about development over biodiversity loss and environmental risks in India.