Securing livelihoods amid disruptive change

U • Nature • Infotainment • 2023

Around the world, livelihoods in both rural and urban communities are being impacted by the effects of climate change, pollution, or the availability of nutritious food. Eco India explores some of the areas affected and what people are doing to cope. 

Director: Sannuta Raghu

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Language

Hindi

Release Date

07 August 2023

Genre

Nature, Infotainment

Director

Sannuta Raghu