This episode offers a comprehensive overview of ecocriticism, an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationship between literature and the environment. The episode traces the field's origins, noting its emergence in the late 20th century as a response to growing environmental crises, and defines it as the study of how texts address nature, ecological concerns, and the ethical implications of human-nature interactions. It also discusses the various branches of ecocriticism, such as ecofeminism and postcolonial ecocriticism, and distinguishes between the anthropocentric (human-centred) and ecocentric (nature-centred) viewpoints. Furthermore, the episode delves into a significant subgenre known as climate fiction (cli-fi), offering multiple examples of applying an ecocritical lens to classic and contemporary literary works. One source, in particular, focuses on how author Amitav Ghosh addresses environmental degradation and climate change. Collectively, the sources emphasise that ecocriticism serves as a crucial tool for fostering environmental awareness and advocating for sustainability and social change.