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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jul 2

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Date: 9 July 2025
Time: 6:30 pm IST
Venue: Zoom
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our outreach partners for this series are the
India Climate Collaborative, Climate Trends, and
Sanctuary Nature Foundation

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Climate Finance in South Asia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jul 2

- their roles in the system; the relative merits and impacts of different types of funding; how far can they go in sustaining change; and how entrepreneurs are responding to the scale and problem of the climate crisis.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jul 2

Join us for the latest episode of "Wide World: Climate in South Asia", this time featuring Priya Shah, Neha Jain, and
@farwaaa.bsky.social as they talk about climate finance in South Asia. Together they will discuss the current climate funding system in South Asia including the major players and -

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 25

Click the link below to read more details and learn how to apply. Priority will be given to candidates from marginalised backgrounds.
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Programme Officer - Arts and Culture

Work with our Arts and Culture team!

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 25

The candidate must be curious, eager to learn, and open to working in a small, collaborative and cohesive team. This is a full-time position, based out of Mumbai. We are looking for applications on a rolling basis.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 25

administration, curating and coordinating cultural programmes, such as art discussions, talks, festivals, or exhibitions from India and South Asia. A background in art history, media and cultural studies or other related fields would be desirable.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 25

We are hiring!

Asia Society India Centre is currently seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join its arts and culture programming team. The candidate should have strong research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with at least two years of experience in arts -

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 18

- the fight against climate change.

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Date: 25 June 2025
Time: 6:30 pm IST
Venue: Zoom
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@sabaimtiaz.bsky.social

Our outreach partners for this series are the India Climate Collaborative, Climate Trends, and Sanctuary Nature Foundation.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Climate Advocacy in South Asia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 18

Join us next Wednesday for next session in this year's summer learning series - this time focusing on climate advocacy!Gunjan Menon, Sharbendu De, and Saba Imtiaz will explore the role of advocacy in creating and sustaining change, and how different forms of activism play diverse yet critical roles-

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 17

When: 17 July 2025 | 6:30 PM
Where: Snowball Studios, Mumbai

Registrations open soon, stay tuned!

Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 17

the spirit of experimentation and community that drives HH Art Spaces; and his curatorial vision for the Kochi Biennale.

This is a rare and special opportunity to hear from one of South Asia’s most compelling artistic voices. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 17

co-founder of HH Art Spaces, and curator of the upcoming edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

In this upcoming conversation, Chopra will reflect on his multidisciplinary practice that blurs the boundaries between drawing, theatre, live art, and installation; early inspirations and influences;

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 17

We’re back with the second edition of “Trailblazers,” Asia Society India Centre’s ongoing series of long-form, one-on-one conversations with pioneering artists and creative visionaries from around the world. This edition features Nikhil Chopra, one of India’s most acclaimed contemporary artists -

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 9

This special event is held in collaboration with Club Jolie's.

When: Thursday, 26 June | 7 PM onwards

Where: Club Jolie’s, Mumbai

This is a registration-only event with limited seating. Head to the link below to sign up, and stay tuned for more!
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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 9

As part of Asia Society India’s Library Series, we’re delighted to present a thoughtful conversation around this remarkable memoir. Join us for a heartfelt conversation featuring Amol Palekar and Sandhya Gokhale, moderated by acclaimed film critic Meenakshi Shedde.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 9

He offers the readers a beautifully honest look into his eight-decade journey through art, theatre, and cinema with a clear vision. With vivid anecdotes, rare posters, archival treasures, and QR codes linking to video clips, this memoir is a rich, immersive glimpse into Indian cinematic history.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 9

Back in the day, before monitors and playback screens, directors relied on a simple tool: the viewfinder. Through it, they framed their vision, chose the perfect lens, and found just the right angle.

In his latest memoir, Viewfinder, legendary actor-director Amol Palekar does something similar.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 5

Details:
🗓️ Date: 11 June 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Zoom
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our outreach partners for this series are the India Climate Collaborative, Climate Trends and Sanctuary Nature Foundation.

Wide World: Climate in South Asia

Climate change, the long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperature caused predominantly by the burning of fossil fuels and other human led activities, can no longer be denied. With average tempe...

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 5

In 'Climate Justice in South Asia,' our panelists, @kasiapaprocki.bsky.social and @harjeet11.bsky.social, and moderator Tushar Shetty will explore the term 'climate justice' and its historical significance, post-colonial legacies of development, and much more.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Jun 5

#WorldEnvironmentDay calls for reflection on the urgent need to protect the world around us, and creating active dialogue to find solutions during this climate crisis. Join us next Wednesday for the first such conversation in this year's summer learning series!

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · May 21

from Renato Roldao, Mija Alexandra Dittel, Irini Nikolaou, and Andreas Zethofer of the European Commission DG CLIMA, as well as insights on the development and strategic direction of strategic markets from Jos Delbeke, EIB Climate Chair at the School of Transnational Governance and former -

Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · May 21

Our aim is to explain and analyse the design and implementation of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and support cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

It was wonderful to begin the study tour with a comprehensive overview of the EU-ETS design, mechanisms, and evolution

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Apr 21

Take Note is our series of in-depth explainers on emerging issues, such as this, that affect economy and life in India.

Listen to the full conversation here youtu.be/KGAZSpS_VXQ?...

Take Note: U.S. Tariffs and Their Impact on India and South Asia

YouTube video by Asia Society

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Apr 21

A "1991 moment for India" - what are some of the ways in which the tariffs announced by the US could benefit India's economy, maybe even lead to long-term reform? Surjit Bhalla, noted economist and author, shared some insights with us during 'Take Note: US Tariffs and their Impact.'

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · Apr 16

- market in the global context.

Click the link below to follow along with our work on policy and South Asia!

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