Exploring Our Shared Research Question by Arushi Shukla

What does “community” mean in your context?

arushishukladesign — 2025-08-20 09:57:27 UTC

How do you build or support relationships in your work?

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What does “inclusive” climate action look like where you are?

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Any challenges, tensions, or surprises you’ve seen?

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Woman community as active as a network between volunteers that come and learn how to reuse these products and share their knowledge altogether and understand social welfare and learn how they use these methodologies by their grandmothers - Malmihrat

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Community as an active network of volunteers and beneficiaries - Malmihrat

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Woman who are primary users of firewood cooking stoves in the region of Kashmir and build community relationships in this region by involving regional stakeholders and elderly for people to feel ownership and adapt to change they are creating - Saira

arushishukladesign — 2025-08-20 10:51:44 UTC

Through recent climate change such as torrential rain, flashflood and cloudburst, etc; the community is more open to adapt to change now- Saira

arushishukladesign — 2025-08-20 10:52:35 UTC

Not only thing to engage woman but also engage and convince men in patriarchial zones that woman should be able to be involved and engaged in this process and no household is left behind in this - Saira

arushishukladesign — 2025-08-20 10:53:36 UTC

Most mistrust is in technology and accessibility and cost of these stoves and it's health consequences- Saira

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Move from deforestation to afforestation - Saira

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Woman in university are more eager to give back to nature - Fatima

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Projects are looking at creating a better life and creating a kind of difference for future generations- Saira

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Company called QUEST organised kayaking expedition in the river and planting mangroves - Fatima

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Visually impaired woman was also able to being involved in planting mangrooves planting which she would not be involved otherwise- Fatima

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Friendships forming by community initiative- Fatima

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People from all ages coming together and building friendly relationships between universities, professors, doctors, students - Fatima

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Idea of shared values or shared fears act as a lubricant

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Online Communities:

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Online platforms play a key role in spreading awareness about upcoming mangrove planting volunteer opportunities.

Building Connections Beyond Campus:

Bringing students and faculty together in off-campus settings encourages meaningful interactions and relationships beyond the classroom environment.

Inclusivity:

Efforts are made to ensure that people of determination can fully participate and share activities alongside other students, fostering a more inclusive environment.

Friendship and Social Bonds:

Weekly mangrove planting sessions have led to the formation of new friendships among participants.

Collective Climate Action:

Staff, faculty, and students unite through these initiatives, demonstrating a shared commitment to climate action and environmental stewardship. - Fatima

In our stove project, the community is not just a collection of households—it’s the women, children, and families who face health risks from traditional stoves, as well as the elders, youth, and local leaders who can drive collective change.

arushishukladesign — 2025-08-20 11:15:46 UTC

We build relationships by involving women directly in training and stove demonstrations, giving them a voice in the process. Partnerships with NGOs and elders help build trust, while respecting local cooking traditions ensures acceptance.

Inclusive climate action here means designing solutions that do not leave anyone behind. Women, often the silent sufferers of indoor smoke, are put at the center. We also involve men, youth, and marginalized families to ensure benefits are shared equally. Making stoves affordable and accessible is a critical part of inclusivity.

Challenges include resistance to changing traditional practices, affordability barriers, and household gender dynamics where men control finances but women bear the burden of poor health. - Saira

community-led planning, collaboration essential, local solutions

lyrixorganix — 2025-08-20 11:19:01 UTC

Because academia/science has a limit to traction... local knowledge and planning is key

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Inclusive climate action here means designing solutions that do not leave anyone behind. Women, often the silent sufferers of indoor smoke, are put at the center. We also involve men, youth, and marginalized families to ensure benefits are shared equally. Making stoves affordable and accessible is a critical part of inclusivity Saira

2025-08-20 11:21:24 UTC

Challenges include resistance to changing traditional practices, affordability barriers, and household gender dynamics where men control finances but women bear the burden of poor health. A key lesson is that technology alone cannot bring change; building trust, addressing cultural needs, and showing real-life benefits—such as reduced firewood collection and improved health—are what truly convince communities. Saira

For Shabab Al Khair, “community” means more than a group of people – it is a living network of shared responsibility, trust, and collaboration. - Mervat Abbadi

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ensuring that everyone – especially marginalized groups (women and youth) – has a voice in shaping solutions.

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imrankhankk — 2025-08-20 11:23:53 UTC

In our project, inclusive climate action is embodied through active engagement of community residents in energy conservation efforts. We foster awareness and encourage the adoption of simple, sustainable habits that are accessible to everyone, empowering residents to take ownership and drive change. By employing behavioral innovations like "green nudges," we make energy-saving actions easy, habitual, and socially visible. Our approach promotes collective responsibility through resident-led initiatives, friendly competitions, and public recognition, creating a supportive environment that celebrates energy champions. This inclusive model not only lowers energy consumption and electricity costs but also improves community health and pride in sustainability. Ultimately, our project aims to develop a scalable framework that can be replicated across diverse communities, ensuring broad participation and lasting impact in the transition towards a more sustainable future. - Imran

standing together to face challenges such as climate change, food security, and social inequality.

mervatabbadi74 — 2025-08-20 11:23:56 UTC

usually means pausing to think critically about women experiences, values, and actions — and what they mean for their family and themselves and community.

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For Shabab Al Khair, relationships mean:

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• Building bridges between generations and communities.

• Empowering women and youth while respecting elders’ wisdom.

• Creating partnerships that connect local knowledge with scientific expertise.

• Strengthening solidarity so that every project is not just individual effort, but collective achievement.

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In this project community refers to the residents of the housing society. The project aims to foster community cohesion by establishing collaborative platforms for residents to participate in collective climate action, such as "community energy pacts" where groups work together to achieve energy savings targets. The project will also engage local influencers and community leaders to promote participation and encourage collective action. Imran Khan

The project builds and supports relationships in several ways: Community Engagement: The project will organize community events and awareness campaigns. Partnerships: Will establish partnerships with local authorities to provide support for energy-saving initiatives. "Energy Champions": The project will train residents to act as "Energy Champions," who will lead sustainability efforts within their communities.

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Some of the challenges are:

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Outdated Infrastructure

Limited Awareness and Skills

Socio-Cultural Barriers

Gender Disparities

Lack of Real-Time Data