Exploring Caste and Climate Intersections in India

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Exploring Caste and Climate Intersections

Pathways Lab investigates the nexus of caste inequality and climate crisis in India through research, community partnerships, and storytelling, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action.

A diverse group of people are gathered outside a building with climate-related insignia. They are holding various banners with messages supporting human rights, indigenous rights, and anti-militarism. One banner reads 'DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE,' and another reads 'MILITARISM POLLUTER COLONIZER.' A photographer is taking pictures of the group.
A diverse group of people are gathered outside a building with climate-related insignia. They are holding various banners with messages supporting human rights, indigenous rights, and anti-militarism. One banner reads 'DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE,' and another reads 'MILITARISM POLLUTER COLONIZER.' A photographer is taking pictures of the group.
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Research and Advocacy

Exploring caste inequality's impact on climate challenges through research, partnerships, and storytelling initiatives.

Community Engagement

Building grassroots partnerships to address climate resilience and caste issues within local communities across India.

A protest sign is held up against a clear blue sky. The sign reads 'Fridays For Future' with additional phrases including 'Tax the Rich!' and 'Feed the Poor! Save the Planet!' There are colorful geometric shapes and a map illustration with the word 'Erlangen.' The sign suggests themes of climate action and social justice.
A protest sign is held up against a clear blue sky. The sign reads 'Fridays For Future' with additional phrases including 'Tax the Rich!' and 'Feed the Poor! Save the Planet!' There are colorful geometric shapes and a map illustration with the word 'Erlangen.' The sign suggests themes of climate action and social justice.
Academic Inquiry

Conducting rigorous research to illuminate the intersections of caste and environmental challenges in India.

Sharing narratives that highlight the role of caste in climate resilience and environmental justice.

Impactful Storytelling
A group of people is participating in a protest or march, holding a purple banner with white text that promotes feminism and climate justice. Some individuals are wearing masks, and they are dressed in casual attire. The environment is outdoor, possibly on a city street.
A group of people is participating in a protest or march, holding a purple banner with white text that promotes feminism and climate justice. Some individuals are wearing masks, and they are dressed in casual attire. The environment is outdoor, possibly on a city street.
A group of people are participating in a climate change protest on a city street. Several individuals hold signs, including one prominently displayed that reads 'Cut your carbon? Pledge to be flight free in 2020.' The participants appear to be diverse in age and are dressed casually.
A group of people are participating in a climate change protest on a city street. Several individuals hold signs, including one prominently displayed that reads 'Cut your carbon? Pledge to be flight free in 2020.' The participants appear to be diverse in age and are dressed casually.

Research Initiatives

Exploring caste inequality's impact on climate challenges in India.

A group of young people holding a banner that pledges to restrict global warming to under 2°C. The scene takes place in an outdoor area with a fountain in the background. Several other people and camera crew are visible, indicating a public or community event focused on climate change awareness.
A group of young people holding a banner that pledges to restrict global warming to under 2°C. The scene takes place in an outdoor area with a fountain in the background. Several other people and camera crew are visible, indicating a public or community event focused on climate change awareness.
Community Partnerships

Collaborating with grassroots organizations to address environmental justice issues.

A large group of people gathered for a protest, holding colorful banners and signs. The banners contain messages related to climate change, displaying slogans like 'No Wealth On A Dead Planet' and 'Fire & Flood in Openings'. The crowd is diverse, with individuals wearing different types of clothing, hats, and masks. The background features historical buildings with detailed architecture.
A large group of people gathered for a protest, holding colorful banners and signs. The banners contain messages related to climate change, displaying slogans like 'No Wealth On A Dead Planet' and 'Fire & Flood in Openings'. The crowd is diverse, with individuals wearing different types of clothing, hats, and masks. The background features historical buildings with detailed architecture.
Storytelling Impact

Utilizing narratives to highlight intersections of caste and climate resilience.

Contact Us

A cardboard sign with the words 'Climate Justice' written in green and black is being held up. The sign also features an illustration of the Earth. A date, '15.09.2023,' is visible on the top right corner of the sign. The background is blurred, with hints of other signs or people, suggesting a rally or protest.
A cardboard sign with the words 'Climate Justice' written in green and black is being held up. The sign also features an illustration of the Earth. A date, '15.09.2023,' is visible on the top right corner of the sign. The background is blurred, with hints of other signs or people, suggesting a rally or protest.

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