Listening to the Nation: What Psychology and Values Reveal About India's Climate Engagement

​This session explores how citizens’ values, beliefs, and lived experiences shape climate perceptions and behaviours, and how insights from India’s first large-scale climate psychology research can help inform more trusted, inclusive, and effective climate action.

​Panelists:

​Deepa Bhatia, CEO, Ek Kutumb Solutions
Deepa leads Ek Kutumb Solutions, bringing over 25 years of experience across consumer insights, market research, media, and brand strategy to understand citizen values and behaviours.
Previously the General Manager of YouGov India and a leader at global brands including L’Oréal and Condé Nast, Deepa specialises in using research and insights to inform climate, sustainability, and policy conversations.

​Aarti Wig, Director – Ecosystem Engagement, Ek Kutumb Solutions
Aarti leads partnerships and ecosystem engagement at Ek Kutumb, working across government, philanthropy, civil society, and business to integrate citizen insights into climate decision-making.
With over two decades of experience in social innovation and systems change, she has previously led Yunus Social Business India and supported strategic climate philanthropy initiatives at the India Climate Collaborative.

​Sushma Mahabala, Director – Research, Ek Kutumb Solutions
Sushma leads values-based research at Ek Kutumb, bringing extensive experience across policy, governance, and community-centred initiatives in collaboration with governments and development stakeholders.
Her work focuses on understanding India’s diverse climate perspectives and translating rigorous research into actionable insights for more inclusive climate engagement.