A look into the climate labor revolution: why farmers must take center stage | Agricultural survey | EP 04

This episode looks at the rapidly advancing climate labor revolution and what it means for agriculture. Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks to Amit Banka, Founder and CEO of WeNaturalists, about how climate action has shifted from boardrooms to community-led movements around the world. Banka explains why the past decade has seen rapid awareness and participation, especially among young people, and why meaningful progress depends on strengthening communities at the grassroots, rather than relying on policy alone.

The conversation explores how climate initiatives are playing out on farms in India and beyond. While regions with large landholdings have widely adopted precision and regenerative agriculture, India faces the complexity of small and fragmented farms. Banka highlights why access to weather information and on-the-ground support can make a direct difference to farmers’ crop patterns and incomes. The discussion also focuses on common understandings of climate leadership. From mangrove conservation groups in India to climate technology innovators in Kenya, action is emerging that extends far beyond traditional institutions – provided the resources end up in the right hands.

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(Host: Subramani Ra Mancombu; Producers: Rowan Barnett, Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy, Siddharth MC)

Published on November 29, 2025