A Bird, A Bureaucrat, & A Big Judgement
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The Great Indian Bustard, a majestic bird on the brink of extinction, is caught in a conflict between conservation and renewable energy. Out of this battle has come a landmark judgement from the Supreme Court: the fundamental right against the adverse impact of climate change. Host Anirban Chowdhury explores both sides of the legal tussle and analyses the newly adjudicated fundamental right. Can it truly protect those affected by climate change? With Shravan Sampath a renewable energy sector professional with stints in Reliance, Equis Funds Group and Brookfield; former bureaucrat and wildlife conservationist MK Ranjitsinh Jhala who’s leading the fight to protect GIB; Shibani Ghosh Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court, and  visting fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative and Kanchi Kohli, author and environmental law and policy researcher. Tune in! Credit: macaulaylibrary.orgCheck out the other interesting episodes like Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, Caste Census: Data for Development or a Political Ploy?, State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more!You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin  Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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