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A collection of Girish's published work in writing, video, audio, and talks on the many subjects he follows and cares about. New pieces are added as they appear
A collection of Girish's published work in writing, video, audio, and talks on the many subjects he follows and cares about. New pieces are added as they appear
When Inclusion Isn’t Equity
When Inclusion Isn’t Equity
Peace Magazine · October–December 2026
A review of 'Inclusion vs. Equity, Vol. 4: Common Unity in the Face of Climate Change', edited by Lorena Julio. The review examines the difference between inclusion and genuine equity, and explores how climate justice requires more than bringing people into existing systems. It reflects on community action, economic inequality, land and resource rights, nonviolent economies, and the need to transform the structures that produce exclusion. Drawing connections with rural India and the commons of Maharashtra, the review asks what meaningful equity looks like when communities are confronting climate change and unequal access to resources.
#ClimateJustice #Equity #Peacebuilding #CommunityAction
From Swami Sanand to Sonam Wangchuk
From Swami Sanand to Sonam Wangchuk
Published in Unique Features | July 2026
Reflecting on the hunger strikes of Swami Sanand and Sonam Wangchuk, this article examines how democratic protest, environmental justice, and state accountability continue to intersect in contemporary India.
#EnvironmentalJustice #Democracy #WaterGovernance #PublicPolicy
Why Do Our Smart Cities Keep Flooding?
Why Do Our Smart Cities Keep Flooding?
Featured on The Odd Even | July 2026
A conversation on the root causes of urban flooding, examining how climate change, poor urban planning, and governance failures are making Indian cities increasingly vulnerable.
#UrbanFlooding #ClimateChange #WaterGovernance #UrbanPlanning
Women as Peacebuilders: An Indian Story
Women as Peacebuilders: An Indian Story
Published in Pax Lumina | July 2026
Co-authored with Jill Carr-Harris, this article explores how Indian women are redefining peacebuilding through grassroots leadership, nonviolence, and community-led action.
#Peacebuilding #WomenLeadership #Nonviolence #GenderJustice
Connecting Rivers...
Connecting Rivers...
Published in Aajacha Sudharak | July 2026
A critical look at India's river interlinking projects, exploring their ecological, economic, and social implications while advocating for sustainable water governance.
#WaterGovernance #RiverRestoration #Sustainability #ClimatePolicy
The Beautiful Tree: India's Lost Schools
The Beautiful Tree: India's Lost Schools
Published in Khoj Gandhiji Ki | June 2026
Drawing on Dharampal's landmark research, this article revisits India's indigenous education system, revealing how colonial policies dismantled a thriving, community-supported network of schools.
#Education #GandhianThought #Decolonization #IndianHistory
Ethanol Production: Energy Security or a Looming Water Crisis?
Ethanol Production: Energy Security or a Looming Water Crisis?
Published in Unique Features | June 2026
An examination of India's ethanol expansion, revealing how the push for energy security could accelerate groundwater depletion and intensify the country's water crisis.
#WaterGovernance #EnergyPolicy #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Rediscovering India Through Dharampal
Rediscovering India Through Dharampal
Published in Khoj Gandhiji Ki | May 2026
An exploration of Dharampal's pioneering research and its influence on Gandhian thought, challenging colonial narratives while rediscovering India's indigenous knowledge traditions.
#GandhianThought #Decolonization #IndianHistory #Education
The Politics of National Sacrifice and India's Edible Oil Crisis
The Politics of National Sacrifice and India's Edible Oil Crisis
Published in BaiManus | May 2026
An analysis of how decades of policy choices weakened India's edible oil self-sufficiency, leaving farmers vulnerable while deepening the country's import dependence.
#Agriculture #FoodSecurity #PublicPolicy #RuralEconomy
We'll Trim the Branches. But What About the Roots?
We'll Trim the Branches. But What About the Roots?
Published in Unique Features | May 2026
A critique of India's response to the edible oil crisis, arguing that lasting solutions require structural policy reforms rather than appeals for individual sacrifice.
#PublicPolicy #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #PoliticalEconomy
Beyond Water Scarcity: Entering the Era of Water Bankruptcy
Beyond Water Scarcity: Entering the Era of Water Bankruptcy
Published in Unique Features | March 2026
Explores the emerging concept of "water bankruptcy," arguing that irreversible depletion of freshwater resources demands a fundamental shift in water governance and policy.
#WaterGovernance #WaterCrisis #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Building Youth-Led Climate Action in India
Building Youth-Led Climate Action in India
Featured by Climate Week India | March 2026
A conversation on YOGI's journey from a grassroots youth initiative to a platform advancing climate action, food systems, and civic engagement in India's Tier-3 cities.
#ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #FoodSystems #CommunityAction
The History of the India–Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty
The History of the India–Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty
Published in Unique Features | April 2025
An explainer on the origins, evolution, and strategic significance of the Indus Waters Treaty, examining its role in shaping water diplomacy between India and Pakistan.
#WaterDiplomacy #IndusWatersTreaty #WaterGovernance #SouthAsia
When Will Climate Change Become a Policy Priority?
When Will Climate Change Become a Policy Priority?
Published in Sakal Agrowon | June 2024
An editorial highlighting the urgent need to place climate change at the center of public policy, emphasizing its far-reaching impacts on agriculture, water, livelihoods, and rural communities.
#ClimateChange #PublicPolicy #WaterGovernance #Sustainability
The Environmental Cost of the Ken–Betwa River Link Project
The Environmental Cost of the Ken–Betwa River Link Project
Published in Sakal Agrowon | January 2025
An editorial examining the ecological, social, and economic impacts of the Ken–Betwa River Link Project, while arguing for decentralised and nature-based approaches to water management.
#RiverRestoration #WaterGovernance #Environment #Sustainability
Youth Leadership for River Conservation
Youth Leadership for River Conservation
Featured by Plan Indonesia | December 2024
An introduction to my journey as a Youth Leadership Academy Ambassador, highlighting grassroots river conservation, youth-led climate action, and community engagement through YOGI.
#YouthLeadership #RiverConservation #ClimateAction #YouthVoices
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