A snapshot analysis on the progress in adoption of natural farming, identify fault lines and opportunities in context of the current policy landscape.

Discussion on the ‘Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Jaivik Sheti Mission’ on the promotion of organic farming in Maharashtra

In this session we explore the intersection of policy-making and technological advancement in the realm of natural farming and the pivotal role that technology plays in shaping sustainable food systems. From precision agriculture to data-driven insights, the discussants will focus on policy considerations that leverage technology to enhance the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of natural farming methods.

This session will uncover the true costs of running a sustainable agriculture enterprise, and explore the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs, unravel strategies and innovations necessary for enterprises to achieve profitability while staying true to sustainable and natural farming principles. Expect firsthand experiences, implementing effective business models and harnessing market opportunities while prioritizing ecological integrity.

Diverse capital sources, including impact investment, venture capital and innovative funding models, play a critical role in fueling the expansion and development of natural farming enterprises, this session will explore the different capital sources and the transformative potential of aligning financial objectives with environmental and social impact goals. Challenges, contradictions, and biases within the investment committee – nothing is off charts in this discussion.

Setting the stage for the day.

Introduction to State of Environment report 2023 and the application of infographics and visualizations in narrative-building.

Nutgraf – The elements of an effective pitch

This session will train you to detect the difference between disinformation and misinformation, verify images, text, and videos you receive on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

In this session you will learn how to access online fact checking tools and gain hands-on experience in verification.

Vote of thanks followed by handover of certificates

Introductions, agenda setting, outline objectives and housekeeping rules

India and the climate abyss – A concise overview of rising temperatures and its impact in the near future.

The 2-hour interactive workshop session focuses on practical skills on data analysis, introduction to open-source tools to import data sets and create engaging and impactful visualizations. Applications of data visualization concepts through hands-on group assignments, this session aims to empower you with the skills for effective data analysis and presentation.

Deconstructing a climate story
In this session, we will explore the essential attributes a reporter needs to effectively cover climate change and environmental issues. You will learn how to recognize the hallmarks of good quality data to ensure responsible and credible reporting
Understanding climate action jargon is crucial for accurate reporting but it can be a barrier to comprehension.
Managing translations, simplifying definitions, and avoiding biases are essential aspects of climate reporting. This session will address these challenges and provide practical tips for effective regional and on ground reporting on climate change and environmental issues.
This peer-to-peer interactive session will provide a better understanding on how journalists in regional and hyper local newsrooms can contribute to a better understanding of critical climate change and environmental issues.

Missing discourse about climate change in Indian Parliament

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Goal setting for the day

The art and science of comics in effective story-telling.

How Is India Adapting to Heatwaves?: An Assessment of Heat Action Plans With Insights for Transformative Climate Action

Writing a data-based fact check based on Poynter Institute’s International Fact Checking Network’s principles and processes.

Pivoting to climate change reporting, a basic guidance on key attributes required to make a seamless career shift.

Handover of certificates