31Mar 2026 by admin
State Workshop on Climate Change and Resilience in Uttarakhand

State Workshop on Climate Change and Resilience in Uttarakhand

Climate Crisis, Sustainable Development
The Workshop 'Climate Change and Resilience in Uttarakhand' co-organized by PAIRVI, Department of Geography, Doon University and Uttaranchal Development Institute was held at Nityanand Conference Hall, Doon University, Dehradun on 31 March 2026, . The workshop, part of a broader series of state-level consultations by PAIRVI, brought together policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, journalists, and community leaders to deliberate on climate governance, adaptation, and resilience in the Himalayan region. Ajay Jha, PAIRVI highlighted the intensifying global climate crisis, noting rising temperatures, increasing extreme weather events, and disproportionate vulnerabilities in hill regions. Virendra Painuly emphasized the need for integrated socio-ecological frameworks, while Abhilasha Kannaujia underlined the critical role of indigenous knowledge systems in climate adaptation. A key highlight of the workshop was the intervention by Distinguished Guest Padma Shri   Kalyan Singh Rawat,…
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11Jan 2026 by admin
Review & Planning Meeting and Discussion on Our Role in the Environment: National and International Perspectives

Review & Planning Meeting and Discussion on Our Role in the Environment: National and International Perspectives

Climate Crisis, Human Rights
The Review and Planning Meeting held on 11 January 2026 at the Dehri office was organized to take stock of the ongoing programmes and activities under the APPI-supported project. The meeting was presided over by Ajay Jha, Lead Programmes, and witnessed active participation from all field staff, including Santosh Upadhyay, Bharat Bhushan Dubey, and Vivek Raj. The session focused on reviewing progress against planned activities, assessing field-level challenges, and identifying gaps in implementation. Detailed discussions were held on strengthening outreach, improving coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives. The meeting also served as a platform to plan upcoming activities, streamline reporting mechanisms, and enhance the overall effectiveness of programme implementation through collaborative inputs from the team.   This meeting was followed by a discussion on “Our Role in…
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22Nov 2025 by admin
UNFCCC COP 30

UNFCCC COP 30

Climate Crisis
Participation in UNFCCC COP 30 A small delegation composed of PAIRVI and CECOEDECON (Ajay K Jha & Soumya Dutta from PAIRVI and Mr. Shyam Sundar Ladrecha from CECOEDECON) participated in the COP 30 at Belem Brazil from 10th to 21st November. PAIRVI coordinated two collective COP 30 side events in Blue Zone, titled “Unlocking Climate Finance To Support Global South Countries In Leaving Fossil Fuels In The Ground (11th Nov)” and “Prospects and Challenges for Real, Gender Just and People led Climate Solutions (14th Nov).” PAIRVI also participated and spoke in SDG Pavillion side event at COP 30 titled “From land to Global Goals (15th Nov.).” In addition, the delegation also participated in two COP 30 Press Conferences on Climate Action in South Asia (10th Nov) and on Real Solutions…
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14Nov 2025 by admin
Workshop on Climate and Environment; Change, Impact, and Local Solutions

Workshop on Climate and Environment; Change, Impact, and Local Solutions

Climate Crisis, Human Rights, Sustainable Development
The youth volunteer workshop on Climate and Environment; Change, Impact, and Local Solutions organized by Nagrik Adhikar Manch, Jabalpur, with ' Support from PAIRVI. The event aimed to build foundational knowledge while inspiring practical environmental action.he program began by addressing participant expectations, which centered on gaining a deep understanding of climate crisis solutions. Mr. Shiv Kumar, Director of Nagrik Adhikar Manch, opened the session by illustrating how climate change disrupts daily life, particularly for vulnerable groups like street vendors and daily laborers who lack a safety net against weather uncertainty. Mr. Rajneesh from 'PAIRVI' led the core technical session, distinguishing between weather, climate, and the broader environment. He traced the current crisis back to the Industrial Revolution, explaining that the uncontrolled burning of fossil fuels and the exploitation of nature for "progress" have…
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28Oct 2025 by admin
Pre COP 30 Consultation

Pre COP 30 Consultation

Climate Crisis, Sustainable Development
PAIRVI organized a PRE COP 30 Consultation in collaboration and with support from MP Council on Science and Technology (MPCST), Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization and Rajya Niti Aayog on the 28th The co organizers included Narmada Samgra Nyas and Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON). The Consultation was organized at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal. The Consultation was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav and UNEP India Head Dr. Balakrisna Pisupati also addressed the Consultation online. The theme of the Consultation was Living the Right Way. While the inaugural session addressed concerns and expectations from COP 30, following session explored strengthening the nexus between sustainability dimensions (climate change, SDGs and environment along with…
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10May 2025 by admin
Strategy Meeting on Climate Change and Geo Engineering False Solutions

Strategy Meeting on Climate Change and Geo Engineering False Solutions

Climate Crisis, Sustainable Development
Nairbo, 8th to 10th May. This strategy meeting was organized by Home Alliance to look at geo engineering (GE) false solutions efforts being pushed in climate change, biodiversity, nature action etc. While the meeting discussed latest efforts by government and GE symapthizers, it also strategize how to prevent these at UNFCCC, UNCBD, and UNEA. Ajay K Jha provided inputs on the history of geo engineering at UNEA and at UNFCCC, and how to galvanize greater mobilization against the GE beyond organizations with specific expertise. Working more deeply on land and geo engineering solutions was considered and decided to be a potential entry point to liaise with large number of organizations working on land, agriculture and food, gender, which alliance undertook to work on. Besides, discussions were also held how to…
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22Mar 2025 by admin
National Advocacy Workshop on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development

National Advocacy Workshop on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development

Climate Crisis, Human Rights, Sustainable Development
From March 20 to 22, 2025, PAIRVI organized a three-day national residential workshop on "Climate Justice and Sustainable Development: Encouraging Community Roles and Actions" at the scenic Jawai Bandh in Pali, Rajasthan. The workshop brought together 28 participants from nine states across India, including community leaders, grassroots activists, young climate advocates, and representatives of civil society organizations. The objective of the workshop was to deepen the understanding of climate science, unpack the socio-economic and political drivers of the climate crisis, and empower participants with the tools and knowledge to engage in community-led climate action. The workshop featured rich and diverse themes, including sessions on the fundamentals of climate science, critical analysis of national and international climate policies, and the myths and misconceptions around false solutions. Special attention was given to the impacts…
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23Nov 2024 by admin
COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

Climate Crisis
11th to 22nd November A delegation of MAUSAM comprising of Mr. Soumya Dutta (MAUSAM), Mr. Deodutt Singh (PANI), Dr. Alok Vyas (CECOEDECON), Mr. Shyam Ladrecha (Public Prosecutor, Jodhpur bench), Mausumi Chetia (Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Amsterdam) and Ajay Jha (PAIRVI). They organized and participated in a number of side events, press conference, bilateral and multilateral meetings besides collaborating with Asian and global partners and colleagues. They also managed a booth in the blue zone. Major events in the COP Side Event 1; Leveraging NDCs to transition away from Fossil Fuel and protect Biodiversity, 14th November; the side event was organized PAIRVI & CECOEDECON in collaboration with many global partners including LINGO, Say No to LNG, IEMA, NRGI and was addressed by Members of Parliament from Brazil, Bolivia and Columbia. Soumya…
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07Nov 2024 by admin
Pre COP 29 Global Webinar

Pre COP 29 Global Webinar

Climate Crisis
On 7th November; An online Pre COP 29 events was organized by PAIRVI in collaboration with YUVA to discuss important issues at the table of COP 29 and what to expect from it. Ajay K Jha provided the keynote address. Other speakers included Roshni (YUVA), Almuth Schauber (MISEREOR), Sanjay Vashishth (CANSA), Ivan (Ibon International), Andrea Ramirez (EHS University), Andre Laletin ( Friends of Siberia Forests), Souparna Lahiri (Global Forest Coalition), Arvind Unni (Urban Workers and Climate Change Platform) etc.. More than 80 participants from all regions attended this event.
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