REPORT: A Journalist’s Journey Through Environmental and Climate Change Challenges in Rural India

Background

The Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute (JKPI) hosted a special session in their Expert Talk Series titled “A Journalist’s Journey Through Environmental and Climate Change Challenges in Rural India”, which aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate action). The series aims to gather insights from experts to address the urgent challenges climate change poses.

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The featured speaker was Ms. Nidhi Jamwal, a respected environmental journalist from Mumbai with over 20 years of experience reporting on environmental issues, climate change, and rural matters in India. Growing up in the serene hill town of Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Jamwal developed a deep appreciation for the environment. She has contributed to well-known publications like Down to Earth and Gaon Connection, focusing on community-led climate solutions and the impact of environmental challenges on women. She received the UNFPA at 50 Special Award for her pioneering work on involving women in climate solutions.