In this episode, we discuss how global climate policy is made, how it negatively impacts communities on the ground, and what needs to change when it comes to policy at a national level. Speakers include Nitin Desai, Indian economist and key draftsman of the landmark Brundtland Commission report, and Ulka Kelkar, Director of the Climate programme at World Resources Institute. Highlights How is climate change affecting marginalised communities on the ground?  What the focus of global climate policy has been so far, and what it needs to be going forward. How can we balance scientific expertise with local knowledge on climate change? Why we need to adopt a climate lens at an individual, organisational, and societal level. Know more  IPCC climate change report: What does it mean for India? Essential climate change terms, explained What will it take to prioritise climate change? What is COP26 in Glasgow and why does the climate change summit matter? The Health Argument for Climate Action: COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health How to make climate action popular Climate change, disasters, and what philanthropy can do IDR Interviews | Dr Vandana Shiva Humanity’s greatest ally against climate change is Earth itself P Sainath: The water crisis is not caused by drought Can solar power initiatives provide sustainable self-employment? COVID-19 has exacerbated climate concerns Ecology is economy Economic growth vs climate security: We can have it all The environmental movement has made a few mistakes This podcast is a Maed in India production, you can find out more about us https://www.maedinindia.in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.