Climate Stories

Why Climate Stories? | Dr. Naveen Kumar Veldurthi - Coordinator

Discover the vision behind Climate Stories - why storytelling is the most human and powerful way to communicate climate change beyond data and statistics. 

👉 Watch how the idea was born and why it matters.

Keynote Address by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki |

 “I Can Afford, But Nature Can’t”

Known as the Solar Man of India, Prof. Solanki shares his profound message on individual responsibility, energy literacy, and climate correction.

👉 A must-watch for anyone who believes in living sustainably.

"How Human Evolution is Shaping the Climate" | Vedula Rushita Shankar (Andhra Pradesh)

Rushita beautifully connects modern science with the wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads, reminding us that Prakruthi (Nature) is sacred, not a resource to exploit.

👉 A poetic bridge between science and spirituality.

“Where is the Refuge?” | Dr. Ranganathan Srinivasan 

(Member, EAC-1, MoEFCC)

A scientist’s heartfelt reminder that Earth is our only refuge. Dr. Ranganathan explains the urgency of climate action, decarbonization, and the path to Net Zero.

👉 A thought-provoking talk on the realities of climate change and our collective responsibility.

“The Story of Carbon: Past and Present” | Pragya Datta (Jharkhand) 

Pragya narrates the fascinating journey of Carbon - from its origins in Earth’s history to its rise during the Industrial Revolution, and how humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels reshaped our planet.

👉 A powerful reminder that the same element that built our progress is now testing our survival.

 “What Is Climate Change and Why Should We Care?” | Elisha Ann Binu (Daman & Diu) 

In her heartfelt story, Elisha, a Class 9 student, reminds us that climate change is not a distant threat - it’s a personal reality.

👉 A moving call to recognize that tomorrow’s problem has already become today’s emergency..

“Why Do Some People Ignore Climate Warnings?” | Jonshi Gupta (Bihar)

In her deeply moving story, Jonshi Gupta, a Class 8 student from Divine Happy School, Bhagalpur, Bihar, explores why humanity continues to ignore the warnings of climate change, even as its effects unfold before our eyes.

👉 A poetic and psychological reflection on why awareness alone isn’t enough - action is.

“The Mystery of Microplastics in Water” | Advita Mehta (Uttar Pradesh)

From our drinking water to our bloodstream, and even the placenta; once considered the safest place on Earth, Advita's story reveals how deeply plastic pollution has infiltrated the human body.

👉 Advita connects science and awareness with moral urgency, reminding us that the plastic crisis isn’t distant, it’s within us.

🧠 “The Limits of Science Communication: Rethinking Narratives of the Climate Crisis” | Dr. Sunayana Ganguly

Dr. Sunayana Ganguly, Political Scientist and Co-Founder of the Climate Educators Network (CEN), delves into how dominant narratives, misinformation, and psychological barriers delay response and how new narratives rooted in sustainability, empathy, and collective responsibility can reshape the future.

👉 A powerful reminder that we must move beyond data and tell stories that connect science with society.

🌊 “How Do Our Oceans Hold the Key to Climate Change?” | Punyajit Mishra (Odisha)

Punyajit Mishra, a Class 11 student from SAI International School, Bhubaneswar (Odisha), takes us on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a 127-year-old turtle named TOTO, revealing how our oceans - the planet’s greatest climate regulators are now under threat from plastic, pollution, and rising temperatures.

👉 A strong reminder that if we heal the oceans, we heal the planet.

💔 “The True Cost of Climate Change: Economy, Health & Survival” | Kalyani Shukla (Uttar Pradesh)

Kalyani Shukla, an MBA student from GLA University, Mathura (U.P.), unfolds the hidden layers of the climate crisis, that is shaking the three pillars of our economy; agriculture, industry, and health — and reveals its ultimate price: human survival.

👉 A compelling reminder that the cost of climate change is not just economic, it’s existential.