Shreya Adhikari

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Shreya Adhikari leads IDR’s climate vertical and is responsible for sourcing and producing content that amplifies underrepresented voices and narratives in the climate conversation. Additionally, she manages podcasts at IDR, including the award-winning show On the Contrary by IDR. Before joining IDR, Shreya was involved in curating and producing various arts and cultural festivals in India and internationally, including the Jaipur Literature Festival. She is a Terra.do fellow and has completed her postgraduation from Xavier’s Institute of Communication.


Areas of expertise

Media


Articles by Shreya Adhikari


A man throws his fishing net in a water body_Commons

October 30, 2025
Commons and communities: The missing link in climate action
From forests and grazing lands to wetlands and coastlines, India’s commons are vital buffers against the climate crisis. Yet, climate policies often overlook these ecosystems and the people that protect them.
a woman looking over a ploughed field._economic valuation

September 26, 2025
What is the value of commons?
From livelihoods to ecosystems, commons sustain much more than we see. Here's what economic valuations can do for their protection.
The image shows a man and a woman riding bicycles down a broad concrete path. There is grass growing on either side of the path and there are lush green trees lining growing behind the grass patches. There are people sitting on a bench on the side._Urban planning

September 10, 2025
Urban India must invest in blue-green infrastructure
WRI India’s Jaya Dhindaw on why blue-green infrastructure—from green corridors to wetlands—must be seen as essential to urban planning.
Close-up of Smriti Irani as Tulsi from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, with wide, surprised eyes, wearing a red outfit and gold earrings, against a dark background._nonprofit humour

September 1, 2025
Kyunki….the social sector hasn’t changed
Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is back after 15 years. And much like the TV drama, not much has changed in the social sector either.
Sydney from The Bear looking frustrated--nonprofit humour

May 12, 2025
Congratulations, you’re middle management!
Through gifs from The Bear, here’s a crash course on what you just signed up for.
An open envelope with red hearts floating around it. - nonprofit humour

February 10, 2025
Cards for your nonprofit valentine
Sweep that special someone off their feet—social sector style.
An auto mechanic standing beside a car-mechanics

December 17, 2024
Are India’s auto mechanics being left behind in the EV transition?
As India accelerates its shift towards electric vehicles, it risks sidelining marginalised workers in the informal sector, including local automobile mechanics.
A cat and a racoon playing the guitar_nonprofit humour

October 14, 2024
Concerts vs Conferences
You didn’t get tickets to any concert this year, but are you really missing out?
a small plant growing in dry soil--alternatives

August 27, 2024
Why we need development alternatives
Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and a founder of Kalpavriksh, highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge, collective action, and sustainable conservation as alternatives to mainstream development models.
idea tagline that says what an idea sirji_nonprofit humour

July 22, 2024
Indian ads for your workplace emotions
Calling all 90s’ kids.
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