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Imagine India

the echo network

At the echo network, we dream of the world not as it is, but as it could be. It’s one of the reasons that we love the power of science and technology to shape our futures. We know that by working together we already have all of the tools we need to achieve our dreams. The echo network’s Imagine India podcast listens to the dreams that our light-bringers have for India and our planet.

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S3.Ep2: Martin Bech

Imagine India ·

2024/02/29

Martin Bech is Senior Advisor at the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV) where he is responsiblefor ATV’s international partnerships as well as the Academy’s focus on Technology for Sustainability. Listen to Martin and Shannon talk about the myriad possibilities that can come up from the Green Strategic partnership, a collaboration that India & Denmark entered into to engage in bilateral activities to address issues like climate change, sustainability, energy issues and other

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S3.Ep1: Veena Srinivasan

Imagine India ·

2024/01/30

Today's guest is a scholar, an award-winning researcher, a citizen scientist, a community advocate & the Executive Director of Well Labs. Veena is leading WELL Labs’ mission to transform scientific research into real-world impact by designing solutions that simultaneously create livelihoods and conserve the environment. In 2022, she was listed as one of the top-cited scientists in the world. Veena & Shannon share a heartfelt conversation on bringing science to society, how behaviour

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S2.Ep12: Looking back at 2023!

Imagine India ·

2023/12/22

2023 has been a great year for us at the Imagine India podcast series. We spoke with 10 lightbringers this year as they shared their vision for India and how they each want to contribute to make this country more sustainable, inclusive and resilient. In this episode listen to the 10 inspiring visions shared by our guests.

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S2.Ep11: Marwan Abubaker

Imagine India ·

2023/11/30

A farmer, a foodie, an animal lover, and an environmentalist, Marwan Abubaker has over 14 years of experience across agriculture, fish farming, and community services. Marwan talks to Shannon about recognizing and acknowledging waste pickers, creating awareness about waste management, and how society needs to work together to create a seamless circularity journey. Listen to the full episode and let us know your thoughts

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S2.Ep10: Jayashree Ratnam

Imagine India ·

2023/10/31

Our guest this month is Jayashree Ratnam; Director of the Wildlife Biology and Conservation Program at the National Centre for Biological Sciences. Jayashree talks about how ecosystem conservation in the Indian landscape is like performing a carefully calculated triage. We need to do the best for the ecosystems we have left. Shannon and Jayasharee talk about training conservation students in India, the need to de-centralise decision-making when it comes to conservation policies, and a lot

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S2.Ep9: Jai Warrier

Imagine India ·

2023/09/29

Our guest today is Jai Warrier, co-founder of Initiative for Climate Action and Zero to Positive. Jai is a founder, sustainability champion, climate action warrior, and one of the most empathetic person we have come across as part of our network. Listen to Jai and Shannon talk about the importance of climate action, the work his organisations are doing at ward level to make lives in cities more sustainable. Get inspired by Jai's vision of the India he wants to see in the next 10 years.

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S2.Ep8: Leena Dandekar

Imagine India ·

2023/08/31

Shannon Olsson talks to Leena Dandekar, co-founder and principal of the Raintree Family Office and Raintree Foundation. Leena is a strategist, a conscious investor, a philanthropist and a visionary. She focuses on tackling India’s chronic social issues through a combination of strategies all aimed at maximising impact. Listen to the two successful, empathetic, and mindful women talk about the India they want to build.

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S2.Ep7: Nayantara Menon Bagla

Imagine India ·

2023/07/31

Immerse yourselves into this beautiful conversation about eating, appreciating & embracing local cuisine. Nayantara Menon Bagla is a Functional Nutrition Coach and Chef. After spending more than a decade in kitchens around the country, she is now focusing on building the narrative and solutions around longevity. Longevity of both people and the planet from the lens of food systems and human behavior.

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S2.Ep6: Minhaj Ameen

Imagine India ·

2023/06/29

Today's guest at the Imagine India podcast is Minhaj Ameen. Minhaj is an advisor, a catalyst for rural developement, an enabler for systems change, a champion for social impact and the Director of Strategic Operations, Finance and Administration of The Agroecology Fund (AEF). Minhaj speaks about the importance of communities of practice, and how important it is for people to find their calling and follow the same. His take on what needs to be done to achieve a systems leve transformation from

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S2.Ep5: Anand Gandhi

Imagine India ·

2023/05/26

Listen to our latest podcast at the Imagine India series. Today's guest is an award-winning filmmaker, a seeker, a game designer, and one of India's most fascinating thinkers: Anand Gandhi. A multi-faceted explorer, Anand has dabbled with philosophy, virtual reality, gaming, storytelling, and a lot more.In this wide-ranging conversation, Shannon and Anand discuss how to shift humanity’s focus to mankind’s existential threats, the importance of systems thinking, and the role of technology

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S2.Ep4: Abhayraj Naik

Imagine India ·

2023/04/28

Today we have with us Abhayraj Naik. He is an educator, researcher, an advocate of climate justice, a visionary thinker, an erudite speaker, and the co-founder of Initiative for Climate Action. While many among us are fighting for the rights of people, it is not every day that we hear from someone who is fighting for the rights of the voiceless. All the work Abhayraj is associated with does in many ways create awareness around the need for individual and collective action to save and protect the

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S2.Ep3: Shobha Raghavan

Imagine India ·

2023/03/29

This month the echo network has been talking and listening about your understanding of zerowaste lifestyle. As part of this conversation, we have with us for this month's podcast a very special guest, whose life's mission is to create awareness and action around waste management. Shobha Raghavan, Chief Operating Officer of Saahas Zero Waste is a dynamic & visionary leader who has 'shown resilience when life has thrown curveballs' at her. She’s been associated with Saahas Zero

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S2.Ep2: Ravi Chellam

Imagine India ·

2023/02/28

In this episode, Shannon Olsson talks to Ravi Chellam, CEO, Metastring Foundation, and the Co-ordinator of Biodiversity Collaborative. Ravi is an unwavering advocate for knowledge-based, inclusive, just, and participatory conservation of biodiversity in India especially of the Asiatic lions. He talks about the recent African Cheetah controversy, how we can better influence policymakers to bring out evidence-based regulations which will help the communities and the wildlife, and what is the biggest

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S2.Ep1: the echo network Team in conversation with...

Imagine India ·

2023/01/31

This month we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Imagine India podcast with the echo network team. Meet Digangana Mukherjee (Head of Communications), Tina Patrao (Head of Engagement), and Akshata Pradhan (Head of Insight) in a candid chat about their inspiration, a typical workday at the network, and the India they dream about and are working hard to make a reality. Listen to this fun and inspiring conversation with the all-women team who leads the echo network!

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Ep12: Dr. Nimish Shah

Imagine India ·

2022/12/22

Our last podcast episode of the year is very special because we have with us Dr. Nimish Shah, who in many ways has been the brand ambassador for our network. Nimish is a thought leader, partnership builder, and influencer. He believed in our network from the beginning, and has been a trustworthy friend. Over the years Nimish had donned many hats and is currently Managing Director at the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) – India. Listen to Nimish and Shannon

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Ep11: Shloka Nath

Imagine India ·

2022/11/29

Our guest this month on the Imagine India podcast is Shloka Nath. Shloka is currently the Acting CEO, India Climate Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind collaborative working to accelerate climate action in India. Shloka talks about the 'loss & damage' effort at the COP27 Summit this year, and what it means for India. Shloka and Shannon also discuss what it means to be a women leader when one is expected to be kind but also assertive. Tune in to today's episode to listen to Shloka's dream of an

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Ep10: Uma Ramakrishnan

Imagine India ·

2022/10/27

Our guest for this episode is Uma Ramakrishnan. She is a Professor of Ecology and Evolution at NCBS TIFR and a dear friend of our network. Her research work revolves around the conservation, biogeography, and evolutionary origins of Indian species. Uma talks to Shannon about the importance of communicating science, her work with the big cats in India, emerging infectious diseases, the challenges faced by Indian women scientists, and much more. Tune in to this warm conversation between two notable

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Ep9: Prashanth NS

Imagine India ·

2022/09/28

Our guest today is Dr. Prashanth NS, a scholar, a public health expert, an award-winning champion for indigenous communities, and a doting father. Prashanth leads the health equity cluster (research group) at IPH Bengaluru with broad interest in studying social determinants of health and health inequities, particularly the health of Adivasi (indigenous) populations. Prashanth talks to Shannon about how he wants to be remembered as a person, the India he dreams of, and much more. Tune in to the

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Ep8: Rajani Mani

Imagine India ·

2022/08/29

Today's guest at Imagine India podcast is Rajana Mani. Rajani is a documentary writer, director, and film editor. She is the co-founder of Elephant Corridor Films, an award-winning creative agency based in Bangalore. Rajani talks to Shannon about how she wants to be remembered; as someone who didn’t give up, who never stopped asking and learning, and never stopped sharing her knowledge and experiences. Her films often deal with narratives that find balance between human activities and the natural

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Ep7: Ajay Raghavan

Imagine India ·

2022/07/28

Listen to our latest podcast episode! Today we have with us a law partner, a founder, a builder, a dreamer, a father, and the co-founder of Initiative for Climate Action and the Bangalore Creative Circus - Mr. Ajay Raghavan. Ajay talks about how he is most happy when he can do little things to brighten people's lives, his passion to make this planet a better place to live has driven him to leave his job at one of the most prestigious law firms in the country to work with ICA and BCC. Let's hear from

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