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Sapna South Asian Climate Solidarity

We are a group of South Asian Australians involved in climate and social justice movements.

07/10/2026

Its been five weeks since the devastating floods. Families are still waiting for news of their loved ones. As the conversations roll on at Pre-COP this week, it’s more important than ever to recognise Australia’s role and responsibility in the climate crisis, and specifically what Australia owes towards South Asia.

Our factsheet breaks down Australia’s climate finance contribution, fossil fuel exports and subsidies, and why Australia must do more to meet its fair share of global climate action.

Check out our Australia’s Climate Responsibility campaign page for more information:
https://sapnasolidarity.org/work/australias-climate-responsibility/ (Link in Bio)

Support flood relief efforts:
Donate through through the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF):
https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np

06/10/2026

Its a wrap on our webinar series in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet floods. This photo is from our 3rd webinar held last Thursday. We had a much needed conversation on real climate solutions for communities.

A hearty thanks to our three presenters for the knowledge and perspectives they brought:

Gyatso Lepcha from Sikkim, India, is the General Secretary of the Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT), a People's Resistance to large dams in the Himalayas. You can follow their work

Parineeta Dandekar, Co Convenor of the South Asian Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) discussed why and how large dams are proliferating across the Himalayas and how their cumulative risks are underplayed.

Dr Tenzin Dolma from the Tibet Policy Institute discussed the impacts of large dams on Tibet's environment and ecology. You can follow her research

Thanks to everyone who joined us from Australia and various locations in South Asia. You brought community concerns about false climate solutions, and gave suggestions for global solidarity in the fight for climate justice.

We are glad to have been able to create a space for solidarity across Australia and South Asia through these webinars. You will find the recording along with the first two online discussions on our webinars page (Link also in bio) at:
https://sapnasolidarity.org/media-resources/workshops/

04/10/2026

Only five days left to register for our upcoming Melbourne workshop.

Calling all South Asians in Naarm/Melbourne! Our Art and Heart for South Asia workshop is happening next Saturday!

Join us for an afternoon of art, stories and solidarity, as we unpack how climate change is affecting our communities. This workshop is a space for South Asians to come together, share their experiences and explore what solidarity can look like through art and storytelling.

No artistic experience needed! Just bring your stories, your creativity, and your South Asian friends and family!

When: Saturday, 10 October, 1:30-5:00 pm
Where: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton

Registrations close on Thursday, 8 October, so book your spot now! Register via this link (also in bio) or scan the QR code:

https://events.humanitix.com/art-and-heart-for-south-asia-climate-solidarity-workshop-for-south-asians-in-melbourne

We hope to see you there!

02/10/2026

Calling all South Asians in Naarm/Melbourne! Our Art and Heart for South Asia workshop is happening next Saturday!

Join us for an afternoon of art, stories and solidarity, as we unpack how climate change is affecting our communities. This workshop is a space for South Asians to come together, share their experiences and explore what solidarity can look like through art and storytelling.

No artistic experience needed! Just bring your stories, your creativity, and your South Asian friends and family!

When: Saturday, 10 October, 1:30-5:00 pm
Where: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton

Registrations close on Thursday, 8 October, so book your spot now! Register via this link or scan the QR code:

https://events.humanitix.com/art-and-heart-for-south-asia-climate-solidarity-workshop-for-south-asians-in-melbourne

We hope to see you there!

30/09/2026

Just weeks after the catastrophic August floods, Nepal is facing floods and landslides once again, as heavy rains also devastate communities across northern India.

Climate change is reshaping the places we come from. These are our stories, and they deserve to be heard.

Art and Heart for South Asia is an afternoon of art, stories and solidarity for South Asians in Naarm/Melbourne and Sydney, exploring how climate change is affecting our communities and the memories of home we carry with us.

No artistic experience needed. Just bring your stories, your creativity, and your South Asian friends and family!

- Naarm/Melbourne: Saturday, 10 October | 1:30-5:00pm | Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
- Sydney: Sunday, 1 November | 1:30-5:00pm | Parramatta Library

Register via the link in bio, or visit events.humanitix.com/host/sapna-climate-solidarity

We hope to see you there!

28/09/2026

This Thursday at 6:30pm Melbourne time!

Join our 3rd and final webinar in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet floods, to unpack the interlocking challenges faced by communities dependent on the mountains both upstream and downstream.

The Hazard of Large Dams in the Himalayas, our final online conversation session, will explore the growing impact of large dams and hydropower projects across the Himalayas.

Across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, these projects are reshaping fragile mountain ecosystems and affecting communities. This session is a chance to better understand these impacts and explore what sustainable, decentralised energy systems and real climate solutions could look like for South Asia.

Featuring:

Gyatso Lepcha – General Secretary, Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT), a people's movement against large dams.

Parineeta Dandekar – Associate Coordinator, South Asian Network on Dams, Rivers, and People (SANDRP).

Dr. Tenzin Dolma – Research Fellow at the Tibet Policy Institute focussing on ecology and environment.

📅 1 October
⏰ 6:30pm Melbourne | 2pm Delhi
💻 Online

If you’ve already registered, check your registration confirmation email for the Zoom link. Can’t find it? Re-register to receive a new link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMCDKW5Sc6pdyuXaO9vJg #/registration

This is the last of our three webinars. You can watch recordings of the first two duscussions, on climate change in the Himalayas and climate finsnce at:
https://sapnasolidarity.org/media-resources/workshops/

26/09/2026

If you missed Why are we talking about Green Remittances by South Asians in Australia? Information Session, the recording is now available to watch online.

Hear from Sophie Hardefeldt, Dr. Maggie Paul, Dr. Ruchira Talukdar and Dr. Radha Wagle as they discuss green remittances sent by South Asian migrants in Australia, and Australia’s climate responsibility towards vulnerable countries like Nepal.

🎥 Watch the recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dw8QI4S5kA

What’s next?
Join us for our next online event:

🏔️ The Hazard of Large Dams in the Himalayas
1 October | 6:30pm Melbourne time

Register here:
https://sapnasolidarity.org/join-an-event/
(Link in bio)

Support flood relief efforts:
Donate through the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF):
https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np
(Link in bio)

25/09/2026

Calling all South Asians in Naarm/Melbourne and Sydney!

We're excited to bring you Art and Heart for South Asia: an afternoon of art, stories, and solidarity following the floods in Nepal and Tibet, and other climate disasters across South Asia.

As communities across the region continue to recover, new disasters keep unfolding. These workshops are a space for South Asians in Melbourne and Sydney to come together, listen to one another, and explore what solidarity can look like through creativity.

- Create art inspired by your connection to place and community
- Share stories and experiences of caring for community
- Connect with other South Asians over afternoon snacks
- Learn about the work of Sapna South Asian Climate Solidarity

Naarm/Melbourne: Saturday, 10 October | 1:30-5:00pm | Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton

Sydney: Sunday, 1 November | 1:30-5:00pm | Parramatta Library

No art experience needed. Just bring your stories, your creativity and your South Asian friends and family!

Register at the link in bio, or visit events.humanitix.com/host/sapna-climate-solidarity

We hope to see you all there!

24/09/2026

Next Thursday at 6:30pm Melbourne time!

Join us for a webinar on The Hazard of Large Dams in the Himalayas, our final online conversation session exploring the growing impact of large dams and hydropower projects across the Himalayas.

Across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, these projects are reshaping fragile mountain ecosystems and affecting communities across the region. This session is a chance to better understand these impacts and explore what sustainable, decentralised energy systems and real climate solutions could look like for South Asia.

Featuring:
Gyatso Lepcha – General Secretary, Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT), a people's movement against large dams
Parineeta Dandekar – Associate Coordinator, South Asian Network on Dams, Rivers, and People (SANDRP).

We are waiting on confirmation from a third speaker.

📅 1 October
⏰ 6:30pm Melbourne | 2pm Delhi
💻 Online

If you’ve already registered, check your registration confirmation email for the Zoom link. Can’t find it? Re-register to receive a new link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMCDKW5Sc6pdyuXaO9vJg #/registration

This is the last of our three webinars. You can watch recordings of the first two duscussions, on climate change in the Himalayas and climate finsnce at:
https://sapnasolidarity.org/media-resources/workshops/

23/09/2026

Climate change is already reshaping South Asia - and the risks only grow as warming rises.

The UN’s new Limiting Overshoot report looks at what lies ahead, from melting glaciers and extreme heat to food, water and rising seas.

Swipe through for the key takeaways.

Read the full report here:
www.unep.org/resources/limiting-overshoot-navigating-exceedance

Support flood relief efforts:
Donate through the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF):
https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np
(Link in bio)

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