Q, Aug. 30 -- Somini Sen Dua, Founder Director of the Mrittika Earthy Talks (MET) Foundation and a former lifestyle publicist, describes herself as a "climate crusader." From building Miyawaki forests in Kolkata to upcycling fabric waste into eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, she explains to IBNS correspondent Surpiyo Hazra how her foundation is tackling climate change activism and reshaping urban lifestyles.

Who is Somini Sen Dua and what motivated you to turn into a climate activist?

A: I have over two decades of corporate experience as a lifestyle publicist. But the pandemic was a turning point. Covid took away my pet, family, and eventually my father. To cope, I began gardening-and that journey evolved into climate change activi...