Press Note: 10th October 2023 | Development Policy Induced Cycle of Disasters in the Himalaya; Science of Himalaya, Climate research and people’s warnings not heeded; State is accountable

हिन्दी प्रेस नोट के लिए नीचे स्क्रोल करें। Reframe Himalayan Disaster and Climate Discourse: Put people, indigenous local knowledge and governance at the centre: Himdhara study ‘Disaster-making in the Himalaya’ The Himalayan region has been stuck in an incessant cycle of disasters over past decade and the year 2023 has been particularly devastating with Joshimath […]

Disasters in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand point to flawed development model

Indigenous communities in the two ecologically fragile Himalayan States are routinely excluded from this narrative that fuels reckless growth. Article written by Manshi Asher published on 21/09/23 in Frontline The monsoon of 1999 is etched vividly in my memory. At 23, shortly after finishing my master’s, I was to join a project that worked on […]

In Himachal, a deluge of missed warnings

Himachal Pradesh needs a policy and governance overhaul that prioritizes environmental sustainability and local communities Article written by Manshi Asher published on 16/07/23 in Hindustan Times As swollen rivers in Himachal Pradesh receded this week, and the state began accounting for the losses suffered, a meme began circulating. Barsaton mein pahad ghumne na aayen, kyunki […]