Panel Discussion- Climate Action at the Crossroads: Health, Livelihood and Equity for a Resilient Future

Climate change has evolved into a systemic crisis impacting health, equity, and planetary well-being, a challenge that can best be addressed by moving beyond siloed thinking to achieve true convergence across policy, innovation, and community action. The JSW-ToI 13^th Earth Care Awards acknowledged these integrated solutions to foster the cross-sectoral collaboration necessary to reshape the climate trajectory.

During this event, a panel discussion, including Prof. Preeti Negandhi as a speaker, brought together experts from food systems, public health, and urban planning to tackle the multifaceted impacts of climate change in India. The discussion transitioned from identifying overlooked challenges to implementing practical, sector-specific solutions like resilient food systems and climate-smart health surveillance, ultimately advocating for an integrated governance model that unifies policy and data-driven mapping into a cohesive national strategy.