Sukumaran Narayanan, Author at The Fourth Plate

Sukumaran Narayanan

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in cooperation with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hosted the inaugural Nature Guardians Majlis in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 80th edition of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Introducing the Emirati majlis model to a global audience and to the heart of multilateral diplomacy the Nature Guardians Majlis featured a high-level gathering designed to foster open dialogue and collaborative action in the lead-up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

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Nature Guardians Majlis Ignites Global Conservation Discussions Ahead of IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Prof. (Dr.) Gourav Vallabh, Part-Time Member of India's Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister

India’s Economic Reset: How the Nation is Driving a Virtuous Cycle of Growth

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Prof. Dr. Gourav Vallabh, Part-Time Member of India's Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), told industry leaders at Dubai's Future Food Forum 2025.

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India-UAE trade needs friction reduction beyond tariffs, says Vallabh

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

construction workers walking in urban street

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China’s cultural influence in Nigeria and the colonial question

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Grassroots champions, People &...

Kenya’s waste entrepreneurs need small loans for big impact

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

In line with its continued commitment to strengthening the role of the private sector as a key partner in achieving the national targets, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), convened a session to discuss ways to support companies and non-governmental organisations in advancing climate action and driving sustainable growth in the UAE.

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MOCCAE Strengthens Partnership with Private Sector to Accelerate Climate Action and Sustainable Development

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

As a humanitarian photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand how critical food assistance is—not just in easing hunger, but in restoring childhood, education, and a sense of normalcy in crisis-affected regions. Each meal served is a reminder of the power of collective action. Every donation, every shared story, every program on the ground brings us one step closer to a world without hunger. Let us continue to advocate, support, and tell the stories that matter. Because behind every photo like this one is a future worth fighting for.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

The Lens of Change: Allan Okumu’s Visual Journey Through Africa’s Untold Stories

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Kurdish Miraz Group will give audiences the opportunity to experience the beauty of Kurdish and Mesopotamian music firsthand with a unique performance on day two.

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Tanweer Festival Makes Its Return to Sharjah’s Mleiha Desert with an Extraordinary Line-up

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Changemakers, People & Pro...

The Magic of Abundance: Deepa Krishnan’s journey of purposeful entrepreneurship

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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Fynd expands globally, launches operations in Dubai to power unified commerce in the GCC

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Smallholder Stori...

From Hillside to Global Market: How Nepal’s Tea Farmers United to Transform Their Future

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Smallholder Stori...

Farming Trust: The Story of Bhima Kamat – Natural Farming and Research

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Global Food Systems Survey, In...

Farms or malls, The Fourth Plate investigative series on wetlands

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Northeast India, ...

Barekuri Organics founder preserves Assam’s organic tea legacy

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

As climate change threatens food security, one innovative farmer in Africa has a radical solution: stop using soil altogether. Samson Ogbole is proving that the future of African agriculture might not be in its earth, but in its air. Known professionally as Farmer Samson, he leads Soilless Farm Lab in Nigeria, where he’s combining artificial intelligence with aeroponic farming to grow food year-round. His approach is challenging fundamental assumptions about how Africa feeds itself.

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Farmer Samson Ogbole, the Nigerian growing food in the air

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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