Socio-economic, Ecological & Health Implications of Land Diversions to Meet Renewable Energy Targets

Speaker- Bhargavi Rao, Senior Fellow & Trustee, Environment Support Group (ESG)
Ms. Rao examines how the reckless diversion of agro-pastoral and common lands to renewable energy projects disturbs unique ecological landscapes and destroys eco-system dependent livelihoods, with serious implications for the nutritional security and health of local communities. Using case studies, she describes how illegal diversions of land to energy projects have been countered by community-led efforts, judicial interventions, public protests, and more.