Wildlife filmmakers Krupakara, Senani interact with students on Wangchuk, climate change, evolution in Shivamogga
Wildlife filmmakers Krupakar and Senani engaged with students in Shivamogga to discuss environmental conservation, climate change, and the activism of Sonam Wangchuk. They emphasized the importance of student awareness regarding social movements and the ecological risks posed by industrial activities in the Himalayas.
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The discussion bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world environmental activism, highlighting the intersection of climate policy and social justice.
Renowned wildlife filmmakers Krupakar and Senani interacted with students at DVS Arts, Science and Commerce College here, speaking on issues ranging from Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger protest to climate change, bird migration, and wildlife conservation.
Referring to Mr. Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger protest in Delhi, Mr. Krupakar recalled the days the duo spent with him in Leh-Ladakh during their work as wildlife filmmakers. “We both spent days in the region as part of our work as wildlife filmmakers. Mr. Wangchuk fought for constitutional safeguards for the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. He opposed industrial mining activity and corporate land grabs in the region, saying such activities would harm it,” Mr. Krupakar said.
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