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Why We Do It
 

When knowledge is hard to access, action is postponed, leading to detrimental effects on the planet. By dismantling these barriers, we can connect information with impact—ensuring that sustainable knowledge is available to everyone, everywhere.

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About Us

WHAT WE DO

We are a youth run publication covering sustainability through art and science communications. We are decentering sustainability discourse from the global north to the global south with the focus on India. Our approach is intersectional and we believe in equality, justice and representation of marginalized groups.

 

Most importantly, we want to make sustainability cool and trendy and make people view the world through a climate lens. We are building a community that is open and inclusive for all, where we can start conversations and have discussions about a variety of topics.

How We Do It

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In a world where sustainable knowledge has the potential to drive change, significant barriers hinder its accessibility. Essential information often remains locked behind outdated systems, scattered across various platforms, or obscured by complex jargon. Rural communities face challenges due to limited digitization, while language barriers exclude millions from understanding crucial environmental practices. Those seeking guidance encounter bureaucratic obstacles, rigid publishing formats, and resources that overlook disabilities and affordability. Misinformation can proliferate due to a lack of openness, which increases public scepticism and undermines institutional trust. Consequently, society becomes more vulnerable to climate denial, governmental decisions become disenfranchised from scientific facts, and remedies to the climate problem are postponed. 

 

When knowledge is hard to access, action is postponed, leading to detrimental effects on the planet. By dismantling these barriers, we can connect information with impact—ensuring that sustainable knowledge is available to everyone, everywhere.

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Our Journey
 

Talk Dharti To Me is a spin-off of an activism campaign called Minecraft Mumbai (now Coast Custodians). Our campaign aimed to solve the mobility issues of Mumbai through policy solutions and systems change as an alternative to the disastrous coastal road project. We were unsuccessful with our campaign but had amassed a vast volunteer network and campaigning skills. Our campaign was unsuccessful because people were unfamiliar with the concepts of sustainability and climate change. We decided to use our skills and network to build a platform that helps citizens of Mumbai and beyond engage with sustainability meaningfully. 

How We Do It

~ Our Methods ~

As a Communicator


We create change/shifts in (policy, culture, discourse mainstreaming, govt/industry accountability, behaviours, narritives on [issues]) 


By using these mediums (storytelling [long form/bite sized], virality & trends, issues centric, social media, workshops, journalism, grassroots, mobilisation, newsletters etc.)


That help our audience adopt new perspectives (awareness, information, ways and tools to act)


And use these mediums for feedback/sense check (survey, back-end digital data, social listening, research, comment section analysis)


Humour


Commentary


Memes


Intellectual and emotional awareness


Science communication


Thought and leadership


Youth spotlight


Poetry


Local, regional, global context


Solution-oriented writing


Art


Posters


Comics


Science communication articles


Climate science + Data


Infographics


Reports


Op-eds


ToolKits


Capacity building/ training


Individual + systemic change


Guides & tutorials


Awareness + course of action


Hopeful, positive outlook


Grievance redressal mechanism (WIP)


Comments, shares, reactions


Engagement metrics


Conversations with 1st degree community


Feedback forms


Keeping up with latest discourse in climate action

Theory of change

Vision Statement

A world where youth use their voices effectively and creatively for climate action and decision making for people, planet, and prosperity. 

Mission Statement

Empowering youth to use their voice to create a sustainable world.

Values

  • Climate justice

  • Resilience 

  • Leadership

  • Creativity and originality, authenticity

  • Inclusion

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Our Organisation Structure

Talk Dharti To Me is run by a for-profit sole proprietorship NISRG. NISRG is short for Native Ideas for Sustainability Research and Governance. NISRG is a consultancy firm for sustainability research and provides solutions for sustainability communications. NISRG sole proprietorship is registered under Nivedita Bansal, executive editor of Talk Dharti To Me.

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Our Culture

  • Self motivated 

  • Takes initiative and leadership in their role 

  • Works well with flexible structures

  • Good time management, adherence to deadlines 

  • Clear and prompt communication 

  • Is able to work in an organisation with low hierarchy

  • Digital first environment 

  • We treat everyone with respect and create an environment where everyone is treated as a competent adult, regardless of age or educational background. 

  • We operate on a first name basis

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