Understanding Caste and Climate

Pathways Lab explores the intersection of caste inequality and climate crisis in India through research, community partnerships, and storytelling to promote awareness.

A red book titled "A More Just Future" by Dolly Chugh is placed next to a plate of black and white cookies. The book has text describing it as a tool for psychological and social change. The background includes a striped woven fabric in earthy tones.
A red book titled "A More Just Future" by Dolly Chugh is placed next to a plate of black and white cookies. The book has text describing it as a tool for psychological and social change. The background includes a striped woven fabric in earthy tones.
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A large group of people are gathered in front of a monumental sculpture. Many individuals are holding banners with messages about climate change. Some people have climbed onto the statue, which features a lion and seated figures. The crowd appears engaged and energetic, as some capture the moment with their phones.
A large group of people are gathered in front of a monumental sculpture. Many individuals are holding banners with messages about climate change. Some people have climbed onto the statue, which features a lion and seated figures. The crowd appears engaged and energetic, as some capture the moment with their phones.
A young woman holds a colorful protest sign shaped like a globe with flames at the top, displaying the text 'THIS WORLD IS ON FIRE.' She is part of a group of people participating in a climate protest. Other participants are visible in the background, carrying signs with environmental messages. The atmosphere appears lively and engaged, with clear sunlight illuminating the scene.
A young woman holds a colorful protest sign shaped like a globe with flames at the top, displaying the text 'THIS WORLD IS ON FIRE.' She is part of a group of people participating in a climate protest. Other participants are visible in the background, carrying signs with environmental messages. The atmosphere appears lively and engaged, with clear sunlight illuminating the scene.

Our Mission

We aim to illuminate the overlooked connections between caste and environmental challenges, fostering resilience and understanding within communities across India.

A bright red book titled 'A More Just Future' by Dolly Chugh is surrounded by greenery and white flowers. The cover includes smaller text about psychological tools for reckoning with the past and driving social change.
A bright red book titled 'A More Just Future' by Dolly Chugh is surrounded by greenery and white flowers. The cover includes smaller text about psychological tools for reckoning with the past and driving social change.

Gallery

Explore stories illuminating caste and climate intersections across India.

A group of people outdoors holding a protest sign with messages about climate change. The sign is green with white text and some black handwritten notes. The weather appears clear, and some trees without leaves are visible in the background.
A group of people outdoors holding a protest sign with messages about climate change. The sign is green with white text and some black handwritten notes. The weather appears clear, and some trees without leaves are visible in the background.
A person wearing a white shirt with black patterns is holding a newspaper. The newspaper is open and features a section labeled 'Politics,' along with a photo of wind turbines and a headline about climate change. The person is wearing a watch on their left wrist, and the background is slightly blurred.
A person wearing a white shirt with black patterns is holding a newspaper. The newspaper is open and features a section labeled 'Politics,' along with a photo of wind turbines and a headline about climate change. The person is wearing a watch on their left wrist, and the background is slightly blurred.

Get in Touch with Us

We welcome your insights and queries on caste and climate.

A large group of people is gathered outdoors in a city setting, holding various signs protesting about climate change. The crowd includes diverse individuals, some wearing colorful hats and sunglasses. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, indicating an urban environment.
A large group of people is gathered outdoors in a city setting, holding various signs protesting about climate change. The crowd includes diverse individuals, some wearing colorful hats and sunglasses. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, indicating an urban environment.
Research

Exploring caste and climate crisis in India.

Impact

Equity

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