Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on.
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Cool It Down is a climate podcast that is about innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs who are taking actions, creating solutions and inspiring many. The series features voices of experts and practitioners who unpack the problem to solve and discuss emerging opportunities for addressing impacts of climate change. Each episode explores and offers simple doable actions that individuals can take, and ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs to build businesses on.
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In this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema engages with Pranab Ranjan, an expert on natural resource management from the Center from Land Governance and Dimgong Rongmei, Executive Director, Realm of Nature Based Actions to explore the intricate connection between indigenous communities and nature. Together, they delve into the role of traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, resource management, and addressing contemporary challenges like climate change.
The conversation highlights the cultural ties communities have with nature, the potential of indigenous practices to inform urban living, and how they can inspire green entrepreneurship and social enterprises.
They also discuss the importance of engaging younger generations in environmental stewardship to foster a more sustainable future.
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Host: RJ Sayema
Created by: BBC Media Action India
Supported by: U.S. Department of State