Debabrat Patra

Associate director, humanitarian lead, ActionAid India

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Women planting mangroves in the Sundarbans.

Community-led climate action in the Sundarbans offers a better pathway than global carbon markets

28 Apr 2026

4 min read

In Odisha, major urban centres, particularly the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, are becoming thermal traps.

As the 2026 summer approaches, mitigating urban risks in India requires a holistic approach

24 Mar 2026

6 min read

Union Budget must shift from welfare to rights-based public investment for Adivasi communities

Union Budget must shift from welfare to rights-based public investment for Adivasi communities

09 Feb 2026

5 min read

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