

Lessons from a Lake
Kudikunta Lake was once a dumping ground, choked with sewage, pollution, and mosquito-borne disease. Today it's a thriving ecosystem supporting native biodiversity, cleaner air, and a healthier neighbourhood.
This is a masterclass in how climate solutions get built. Systems thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and persistent effort all came together here. Restoration projects often feel like a long shot, needing government support, funding, and community action to align at the right time. How did that happen in Hyderabad?
Join restorer, Kalpana Ramesh for a guided walk through one of Hyderabad's most inspiring climate success stories. Ask the questions your own project needs answered, or simply understand what it takes to pull something like this off.
We'll end with chai and conversations. The people who show up at 8:30 AM to talk about restoration are exactly the people you'd want in your network.
PS - To be in nature is to submit to the beauty of uncertainty. In the event of heavy rains, this walk may be postponed. Please carry an umbrella.
PPS - Let's keep this sustainable! Please bring your own cup for chai
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This event is hosted by Studio Gaia, as a part of the Crunch Clusters series of partner lead events leading up to SusCrunch 2026.
About SusCrunch: SusCrunch is India's boldest climate collaboration summit - where climate founders, investors, and corporates gather to forge partnerships and scale climate solutions, with the spirit of a festival. View SusCrunch 2026 here.
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About The Sustainability Mafia: The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia) is a founder-led nonprofit catalyzing India’s climate innovation ecosystem. We work across startups, universities, corporates, and capital providers to accelerate meaningful climate action, through programs like SusVentures, Mafioso, Climate Ninja, and our flagship convening, SusCrunch.
About Studio Gaia: We are a creative studio that works with purpose-driven organisations across branding, marketing, and sustainable communication. Our approach is simple: to make sustainability feel bold, fun and desirable, so it can truly go mainstream.
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Ticket Cost: Rs. 250
UPI ID: 9959555285@ptaxis
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