Dr. Sharanya Chattopadhyay is an Environmental Social Scientist and science writer interested in the intersections of ecology, society, and storytelling. Her research focuses on climate adaptation, water governance, biodiversity, and social–ecological systems, with a particular interest in making complex environmental challenges accessible to wider audiences through science communication, storytelling and narrative building.
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From Words to Worlds: How stories shape the world – and our relationship to it
From “natural resources” to “natural disaster” and “sustainability,” the language used in environmental and development discourse doesn’t just describe the world, it shapes what is seen and prioritized.
July 2, 2026
