Climate Storytelling in an Era of Misinformation (Delhi NCR Edition)
- Date
- 2025-06-21
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Host
- Nadhi-SheforClimate
About this event
Stories shape how people understand the climate crisis, who they trust, and what they believe is possible. In a moment when misinformation spreads fast and attention is fragmented, the way we talk about climate matters as much as the facts themselves. This Delhi NCR edition brings people together in person to explore what clear, credible, human-centered climate storytelling can look like right now. If you care about communicating climate issues in ways that cut through noise without losing nuance, this meetup is built for you. About the Event This is an in-person community meetup focused on climate storytelling in an era of misinformation. The conversation will center on how climate narratives are created, shared, challenged, and reshaped across communities, media, and public discourse. Rather than a one-way lecture, this event is designed as a space for exchange. Expect a mix of guided discussion, thoughtful perspectives, and room to connect with others who are also trying to communicate climate issues more effectively and responsibly. The Delhi NCR edition matters because local context matters. Climate communication does not happen in the abstract; it happens in specific places, languages, communities, and political realities. Meeting in person creates space for sharper conversation about what resonates here, what gets distorted here, and what kinds of stories can build trust here. What to Expect You can expect a social, discussion-forward format that makes it easy to participate whether you work in climate full-time or are simply climate-curious. The emphasis is on real conversation, shared learning, and practical reflection rather than polished talking points. The flow of the meetup may include: Welcome and framing of the core theme: climate storytelling under conditions of confusion, polarization, and information overload Group discussion on how misinformation affects public understanding of climate issues Exchange of examples and experiences from media, campaigns, community work, education, or personal advocacy Networking time to meet others across climate, communications, civic, and creative spaces Expect the discussion to move beyond the basic question of whether misinformation exists. The more interesting challenge is how to respond to it well: how to tell stories that are accurate without being cold, urgent without becoming alarmist, and accessible without oversimplifying complex issues. There will also be value in hearing how others are approaching similar problems. You may come away with new language, sharper instincts about framing, or a better sense of the communication traps to avoid when discussing climate with different audiences. Why Attend If you have ever felt frustrated by how climate issues are misunderstood, politicized, or reduced to noise online, this event offers a more grounded place to think. It is a chance to step out of the scroll, be in a room with thoughtful people, and have the kind of conversation that is harder to build on the internet. You should attend if you want to strengthen your ability to communicate climate issues with clarity and credibility. That could mean improving your public storytelling, learning from others working in adjacent fields, or simply building a more useful mental model for how people form beliefs about climate. Some of the value you may take away includes: Better framing tools for talking about climate in ways people can actually hear A stronger understanding of misinformation dynamics and how they distort climate conversations Fresh perspectives from people working across community, media, social impact, and communication spaces New connections with others in Delhi NCR who care about climate and public discourse More confidence in speaking about climate without defaulting to jargon, doom, or abstraction There is also something important about gathering around this topic in person. Climate storytelling is not just about content; it is about trust, relationship, and context. Those things are easier to build when people can meet face to face and think together. Practical Details This event will take place in person in New Delhi, India. Being physically present is part of the point: the format is designed to support discussion, informal exchange, and community building in the room. The meetup is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at 4:00 PM GMT+5:30. A late-afternoon start makes this well suited for people who want to spend a focused part of their weekend in thoughtful conversation and still have time to connect casually afterward. Because this is a community- and networking-oriented event, come ready to participate. You do not need to arrive with prepared remarks or professional expertise, but you will get the most out of it if you bring curiosity, examples, questions, and a willingness to engage with others seriously and generously. If you work on climate, communicate about public issues, create content, organize communities, or simply want to become more effective at talking about one of the defining issues of our time, this meetup offers a strong reason to show up. The topic is urgent, the format is human, and the conversation is timely.
Who should attend
This will feel especially relevant if you want to think more carefully about how climate stories are told, received, and challenged today. - You work in **climate, sustainability, policy, advocacy, education, or research** and want better ways to communicate your work beyond technical language. - You are a **journalist, writer, creator, communicator, or media professional** interested in how misinformation shapes public understanding of climate issues. - You are building or supporting **community-led initiatives** and want messaging that feels credible, locally grounded, and easier for people to connect with. - You care about **public discourse, civic conversation, and trust** and want to understand why some climate narratives spread while others fail to land. - You are **climate-curious** and looking for a smart, welcoming room where you can learn from others without needing to be an expert. - You want to meet people in **Delhi NCR** who are thoughtful about climate, communication, and social impact, and you value in-person conversations over passive attendance. If you have been looking for a climate meetup that goes beyond surface-level networking and into the real challenge of communicating clearly in a noisy information environment, this is likely your crowd.