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The Villages That Quietly Taught Me Everything About Sustainability

What two cooperative systems in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu showed me long before I entered the climate space. Early lessons from farmer cooperatives in Bangalore’s outskirts and Dharmapuri—where regeneration wasn’t a concept, but a lived practice. Sharing a few photos from my stay in Dharmapuri at the Tribal Health Initiative, including a partial view of the farms at Tribal Health Initiative.

From Psychology to Planetary Health: My Journey into Climate & Sustainability

Q1: Why is climate change considered a polycrisis?
Because it overlaps with biodiversity loss, pollution, water stress, and equity issues. It’s not just about emissions.

Q2: What is the Climate Primer Toolkit?
A self-paced resource with 7 parts, 29 topics, and 250+ subtopics that introduces learners to climate science, solutions, and career pathways.

Q3: Who is the toolkit for?
Anyone curious about climate careers — students, professionals pivoting sectors, or entrepreneurs exploring sustainability.

Q4: Why charge for the toolkit?
Because it distills 6 years of lived experience, fellowships, and consulting insights into a structured guide. The price reflects the value while keeping it affordable.

From Brains to Bio-reactors: My Accidental Return to Science

I never thought I’d return to biology — let alone biochemistry, fluid dynamics, or materials science. But climate-tech doesn’t care about your educational detours. It drags you into complexity and expects you to keep up. And so, here I am — reading IPCC footnotes on a Sunday and decoding synthetic biology startups on a Tuesday. It’s humbling. It’s thrilling. And it’s proof that in the climate space, every discipline has a second act.

Why Singapore Stole My Heart:

I visited Singapore in November 2024, and it felt like a full-circle moment as I explored the biophilic designs in person at Jewel Changi Airport, Gardens by the Bay, and Hotel Oasia. The staff at Hotel Oasia kindly allowed me to tour their property. I am keen on exploring the startup scene in Singapore as well as the experiences the country offers to educate people on sustainable living—ecofarms, upcycling workshops, bicycle tours and more—and visit the Tengah Ecotown and Johor Bahru's Ghost City while I am at it!