Indian Climate Leadership: Indore edition
In partnership with Environmental Defense India Foundation (EDIF), IndiaSpend and Global Order curated a series of four roundtables and convenings focusing on various aspects of environment and climate sustainability. This series of roundtables included experts from research, academia, think tanks, finance, policy and government, entrepreneurs and businesses, and civil society organizations among others.
The second round table in this series, focused on environmental and climate sustainability and circular economy. India as an emerging hub for upcycling and recycling garments, conversion of organic waste to biofuels.
Speakers
Director, Eco Soul Enviro
Swaaha Resource Management Private Limited
Managing Director – Shrishti Waste Management Services
Consultant, Indore Municipal Corporation
Associate Professor, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Vice Chairman, Center for Environment Protection, Research and Development
International Institute of Professional Studies
Director, Eco Pro Environmental Services
Agenda
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Opening Speech
Opening Speech by Chief Guest Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor, Indore
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Fostering Circular Economy:
The Crucial Role of Civic and Government Partnerships
The Catalyst Role of Local Businesses in Advocacy and Implementation
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Revitalizing Consumption Paradigms:
Integrating Repair and Reuse Strategies into Industrialization for a Sustainable Future
Crafting and Sustaining a New Philosophy of Consumption for Transformative Change
Chief Guest: Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor, Indore
Indore model of civic action, governance, and waste management
Co Founder & CEO, Forge Innovation & Ventures
Senior Project Associate , WRI
Assistant Editor, The Economic Times
Director, Climate program, WRI India
Senior Journalist & Columnist, former Editor, The Economic Times
Founder & CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions
Introduction to Azim Premji University and the Centre for Climate Change & Sustainability.
A brief outline of the Climate Data Journalism initiative and objectives of this discussion.
How do we step up on climate reporting and leverage the existing capabilities within newsrooms given the intersectionality of climate reporting with other beats such as energy, gender, health, technology.
Deliberate on how to make climate change reporting more ubiquitous and seamless across beats.
Identification and discussion of common obstacles faced by media organisations.
Strategies for overcoming challenges to resource allocation, staffing and audience management.
Insights from speakers on navigating editorial and financial constraints.
Exploration of avenues for securing funding, partnerships and technical support.
Showcase innovative approaches to resource mobilization and sustainability.
Discussion on collaborative models for sharing resources and expertise among media entities.
Summary of key insights from the discussion.
Call to action for continued collaboration and engagement within the media fraternity.
Introduction to the Natural Farming Roundtable
Format of the discussion
Identify objectives and key takeaways from the discussion.
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
Introduction to the world of visualizations
What does it take to be a visualiser?
When does a visualization work and more importantly when does it not work. How to rate and rank visualizations.
Key components of an effective visual aid
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
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.
You will learn how to access online fact checking tools and gain hands-on experience in verification.
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.
Venue Direction: Conference Room, NIMMS, Indore. Time: 11 am to 1:30 pm
Format: Chief Guest Opening Speech Panel Discussion between panellists moderated by Hisham Mundol, EDF Discussion opened up for comments and conversation between panellists, moderator, and discussants
Panel Discussants
Javed Warsi, Consultant, Indore Municipal Corporation, Mr. Shrigopal Jagtap, Managing Director - Shrishti Waste Management Services , Sameer Sharma - Swaaha Resource Management Private Limited , Dr. Manminder Singh - International Insitute of Professional Studies