Voices of wetlands Webinar Series
Webinar -5
From Streets to Strategies: How Environmental Activism Shapes Government Action
28 June 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (IST)
Speaker: Mr. Subhradeep Ghosh
Secretary, Future for nature foundation
Environmental activism has played a crucial role in influencing public policy, shaping environmental regulations, and holding governments accountable for ecological protection. From grassroots movements and youth-led climate strikes to large-scale advocacy campaigns, collective citizen action has often been the driving force behind significant environmental reforms.
Organised by: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/mQ7wRZSbKn5Mw2QT7
Voices of wetlands Webinar Series
Webinar – 4
Can Wetlands Survive Climate Change?Realities, Challenges, and Hope
3rd June 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (IST) Speaker: Dr Chandrima Sinha
Director, Youth Climate Citizenship and Strategic Communication Leads,
Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS)
Wetlands play a vital role in biodiversity, water purification, flood control, and climate balance.Yet climate change, pollution, and human activities are rapidly threatening these ecosystems.This session will discuss the major challenges wetlands face, their importance in climate resilience, and the actions communities and policymakers can take to protect and restore them for the future.
Organised by: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/mQ7wRZSbKn5Mw2QT7
Voices of wetlands Webinar Series
Webinar -3
When Conservation Clashes with Communities, Wetland Realities in Bengal
3rd May 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (IST) Speaker: Mr.Samrat Paul
Member of Environmental Research and
Management Division, Voice of Environment (VoE)
From livelihoods to legislation-this session explores the complex tensions between wetland conservation and community rights in Bengal. It will examine how conservation policies, while aiming to protect fragile ecosystems, often collide with the daily realities and rights of local communities who depend on wetlands for their survival.
Organised by: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/mQ7wRZSbKn5Mw2QT7
South Bengal Regional Conference on Wetland Conservation
About the Event
We are pleased to invite policymakers, academics, practitioners, and representatives of civil society to participate in the South Bengal Regional Conference on Wetland Conservation, organised under the Voices for Wetlands initiative.
The conference aims to convene a broad range of stakeholders to examine the ecological, social, and policy dimensions of wetland conservation in South Bengal. Given the region’s wetlands’ vital role in supporting biodiversity, ensuring water security, and enhancing climate resilience, the event will provide a structured platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement.
Through informed discussions and the exchange of diverse perspectives, the conference seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and contribute to the development of more inclusive, coordinated, and effective approaches to wetland governance.
đź“… Date: 2nd April, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM onwards
đź“Ť Venue: Adamas University
Organised by: Adamas University
In collaboration with: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Voices of wetlands Webinar Series
Webinar -2
Legal Rights & Environmental Action: Understanding Your Legal Rights for Environmental Justice
đź—“ 26 March 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (IST)
🎙 Speaker: Mr. Biswajit Mukherjee
President, Paribesh Academy
Indira Ghandi Paryavaran Puraskar Awardee
(Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India)
Former Chief Law Officer
Dept, of Environment, Govt of West Bengal & West Bengal Pollution Control Board
This session will explore how individuals and communities can take legal action against environmental violations. From understanding key environmental laws to learning how to file complaints and approach institutions like the NGT, the discussion aims to make environmental justice more accessible and actionable.
Organised by: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/njibPRBSEEtdLiDU7
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South Bengal Regional Conference on Wetland Conservation
About the Event
We are pleased to invite policymakers, academics, practitioners, and representatives of civil society to participate in the South Bengal Regional Conference on Wetland Conservation, organised under the Voices for Wetlands initiative.
The conference aims to convene a broad range of stakeholders to examine the ecological, social, and policy dimensions of wetland conservation in South Bengal. Given the region’s wetlands’ vital role in supporting biodiversity, ensuring water security, and enhancing climate resilience, the event will provide a structured platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement.
Through informed discussions and the exchange of diverse perspectives, the conference seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and contribute to the development of more inclusive, coordinated, and effective approaches to wetland governance.
đź“… Date: 13th March, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM onwards
đź“Ť Venue: Darjeeling Government College
Organised by: Darjeeling Government College
In collaboration with: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Voices of wetlands Webinar Series
Webinar -1
Carbon Finance and Wetlands: Strategic Opportunities for West Bengal
đź—“ 20 February 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (IST)
🎙 Speaker: Mr. Sayanta Ghosh
Area Convenor, Centre for Geospatial Technology Application
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
This policy dialogue will examine the strategic role of wetlands within emerging carbon finance frameworks and explore actionable pathways for integrating wetland conservation into climate mitigation strategies in West Bengal.
Organised by: The Climate Thinker
Supported by: Asar Social Impact Advisors
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/gCXcRT8LUhgpnyE56