REPORT: CLIMATE JUSTICE IN INDIA – understanding the social and economic impacts of climate change

The JK Policy Institute organized a thought-provoking Expert Talk on the critical issue of “Climate Justice in India”, part of our SDG-13 series. The esteemed speaker for this event was Professor Prakash Kashwan (Brandeis University), an academic and author deeply involved in research on climate change, inequality, and environmental governance.

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Professor Kashwan commenced his talk by highlighting the significance of the phrase “climate justice in India” versus “climate justice for India”, underscoring the importance of understanding the nuances and implications of these distinct perspectives. He delved into the local context, citing the unprecedented snowless winter in Kashmir this year as a stark reminder of the climate crisis’s tangible impact on communities.