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With the perpetual sense of urgency surrounding crucial elections and the widely prevalent despair over tragic wars, it can sometimes seem like the pressing need for climate action has taken a back seat. However, according to world’s largest standalone public opinion survey on climate change, People’s Climate Vote 2024 conducted by the UNDP and the […]
The Aedes albopictus, or the Asian tiger mosquito, is gaining notoriety this summer. It was the focus of an article in The Guardian a few days ago, it was on the Dutch NOS news yesterday, and it also makes an appearance in this article published in Open Access Government that I collaborated on with my […]
You may have already come across this climate dictionary by the UNDP. It’s been making the rounds on social media for a while now. I’ve found it to be an incredible resource that can be used in so many ways! It’s a patient guide that helps you navigate the nuanced world of climate change terminology. […]
The Digital News Report for 2023 by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is out. As someone who sells their wares in pretty much the same marketplace as journalists, I find their insights on news consumption very valuable. In the report, I found three key takeaways that I think are worth sharing. The […]
I love books – hard copies, not e-books. So when I read something riveting, I make it a point not to dog-ear a book or make notes in the book itself. But when I’m tempted, the entire book-reading experience unfortunately turns into either a drawn-out, internal battle with myself to drop the pencil or a […]
We like bad news. Or so this recent study published by nature human behavior would have us know. The authors of this paper examined over 100,000 viral news stories and found that most people clicked on headlines with negative words that instilled fear more often than they did on those with positive words. The reason […]
This latest Digital News Report 2022 by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism analysing global news consumption is a treasure trove of information and insights. The insights found in it aren’t just relevant for journalists, but are useful for anyone trying to engage with a large international audience. Below are 5 findings that […]
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is in grave danger, according to the Sustainable development Goals Report published this month. The report also highlights areas that need exploring to salvage the situation. No one expected a glowing report in the aftermath of a pandemic. Especially with the war in Ukraine directly impacting access to food […]
This book starts with the mystery surrounding a story of a lamp falling in the dead of the night on the island of Selamon, in the Banda Archipelago, in 1621. This lamp sparked the genocide that was to follow on the Banda Islands by the Dutch East India Company. The Banda Islands are surrounded by still-active […]
Last week, newspapers and social media were awash with distressing images of raging, red fires and swirling rivers flooding unsuspecting towns. These images accompanied headlines quoting the IPCC’s latest report that issued a ‘code red’ for humanity. I read so many blogs, tweets and status updates where people were (and still are) trying to process the findings of this report. […]
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Annelyn Close Global Marketing & Communications Adviser - SNV WASH
Bipasha has proven to be a reliable professional and we know that when we hire her, the job will be done well and without a fuss.
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Anita Ramharakh Netherlands Institute of Multiparty Democracy
Bipasha is very conscientious about timeline and has good communication skills. She can create a story with minimum input, by putting it in the right context with the right research and right questions.
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Mhairi Dunlop Director Communications
It was not only her abilities to craft her own text and edit other writers’ text with care and due consideration that markedly impressed me but her sheer professionalism and overall approach to her work and colleagues.