Maitreyi is a researcher at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bengaluru. Her research interests include climate adaptation, gender, agrarian and vulnerability studies.
We are approaching that time of the year, April 22, where we dedicate one day of our life to reflect on the environmental issues affecting our planet. Today, we are 8 billion in number, by 2050, this number is only expected to increase. This means the need for food, housing, transportation, and other services will […]
‘I visited Jaisalmer in April, Shimla in May and Cherrapunji too. I am no traveler; this is just Bengaluru over the last four weeks.’ – Anonymous Instagram user At first, this Instagram post made me laugh, but this cold truth put me to thought. In Bengaluru, May is a summer month, and like every year […]
Many of us living in cities used to take food availability for granted. Vegetables, cereals, and other fast-food items were readily available in groceries and restaurants. However, over the last two years, the global pandemic and lockdown impacted our lives by disrupting healthcare, businesses, and most importantly, food systems. Travel and transportation restrictions limited the […]
