Thu, Jul 17, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

With its fertile plains, agrarian communities, limited forest cover, and diverse agro-climatic zones, Uttar Pradesh stands at the frontline of climate vulnerability. But amidst these challenges, the state is stepping up and is leading the way in localised climate action where public schemes, corporate efforts, and community-led innovations are working hand in hand to drive impactful change.

In this context, we are hosting the sixth episode of the hashtag#LBMDialogue, focusing on “Local Governance in Land-Based Climate Mitigation in Uttar Pradesh”. This session will explore how local institutions and actors are shaping the implementation and long-term success of climate initiatives across the state.

The conversation will explore the role of communities and grassroots institutions in effective climate action on the ground, share lessons from Uttar Pradesh that resonate beyond the state, examine the interplay between forests and farmlands, and highlight the need for a systems approach to climate governance.

Joining us are Mr Dhruva Kumar from Panchsheel Development Trust, Ms Mekhala Sastry from Vasudha Foundation, journalist Mr Santosh Giri, and Mr Ramanshu Ganguly from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. The session will be moderated by Dr Aakriti Wanchoo, Vice President – Agriculture and Climate Change at IORA, and context-setting by Dr Madhu Verma, Senior Economic Advisor and Chief Environmental Economist at IORA.