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When Climate Conversations Become Personal

I attended Let's Talk Climate expecting a conversation about climate action and storytelling. Instead, an interactive mock trial led me back to memories from hospital wards, conversations with patients and caregivers, and lessons that have stayed with me for years. The experience was a reminder that climate change is not only about emissions, policies, and science. It is also about people, communities, health, dignity, and the stories we carry long after the headlines fade.

The AndPurpose Forum, Mumbai: Where Climate Conversations Moved from Intent to Execution

The AndPurpose Forum, Mumbai brought climate conversations out of abstraction and into execution.
Across clean energy, resilience, finance, and circularity, the focus shifted from intent to systems readiness.
This reflection captures what it will take for India’s climate ambition to translate into real-world delivery.

Backstage Climate: Riding the Tiger of the Anthropocene

30 years after Michael Jackson’s Earth Song, and as COP30 begins — the question’s still the same: “What about us?” :earth_africa:
Here’s my review of Backstage Climate by Rajan Mehta — a book connecting science, politics, psychology, and justice through a systemic, intersectional lens — showing how we triggered the Anthropocene, how we’re living inside it, and how we might just survive it.

Reclaiming Water — Why Chennai’s Climate Party Got Serious 

A climate party that flowed from panels to play — how a night of policy, and raw conversations mapped our city’s climate fault lines. The second edition of Climate Party zoomed into Chennai’s most painful, persistent wound: Water.

The event themed “Reclaiming Water: Chennai’s Woes & Solutions” was a grounded, needed conversation about the city’s city’s sanitation systems, water insecurity, and the need for decentralised, circular approaches.

Saving the Planet, One Fandom at a Time

BTS wearing re;code upcycled suits for UN event

This is a repost of an article I strategised and coauthored back in 2022 for Kiru — a gender-neutral, conscious streetwear label rooted in South Asian identity and activism. The article, ‘No Kpop on a Dead Planet- Fans Push for Sustainability’ explores a movement that’s still very close to my heart: the rise of fan-led climate action.

From streaming parties to sustainability campaigns, it captured the early waves of a global shift — when K-pop fans began organising for the planet with the same intensity they brought to concert queues.

The headline may sound idealistic. But the crisis is real.
And the fan power? Even more so.

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!

Igniting Change: Chennai’s Ethical Market by the Honest Hustle Collective Encourages Sustainable Living

Embrace the Change: Join Chennai’s Movement for a Sustainable Future at The Ethical Market. Uniting Changemakers, Creators, and Consumers for a Greener Future through Mindful Consumption and Community Engagement. Join Chennai’s Movement for a Sustainable Future at The Ethical Market. Discover, Connect, and Transform Your Consumption Habits for a Greener Tomorrow!

Art for Change: The Power of Music and Theatre in Advocating for Climate Action

Experience the transformative journey of Sushma Soma, a musician and her traveling music group HOME SoS advocating for climate action through gig theatre. Discover the emotional depth of their compositions and the power of storytelling in raising environmental awareness. Learn how art and entertainment can ignite empathy and drive change. Explore sustainable practices in the music industry and the role of infotainment in sensitising audiences to climate urgency. Join the movement for positive environmental impact through the power of music and art. #ArtForChange #ClimateAction"

Reimagining AI-generated Imagery for the Sustainability Space

Pixelgen has been a game-changer for me at ecoHQ! It's like having a creative companion in the sustainability space. With Pixelgen, I effortlessly whip up unique, copyright-free images for my niche content. Teaming up with Akilesh has been a treat, and the AI magic Pixelgen brings to the table is mind-blowing. Shoutout to the Pixelgen crew for making it user-friendly—it's my go-to for turning abstract ideas into striking visuals. I was right to place my bets on Pixelgen as the first beta-user and I am planning to collaborate with Pixelgen to create innovate palettes for sustainability conservations and climate action advocacy!