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Wahid Bhat
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Climate Editor, Ground Report
Jammu, Kashmīr
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Biography
Wahid Bhat is an environmental journalist who lives in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. After that, he completed his postgraduate degree in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Since 2018, Wahid has been reporting on environmental and climate change issues. His work covers a range of topics, including extreme weather events, pollution, mining issues, deforestation, water issues, and wildlife. His dedication to his work has been recognized with awards from NFI India and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Wahid’s reports have been published in various outlets, including Earth Journalism, Scroll.in, India Spend, and Groundreport.in. He has also received a grant from the Earth Journalism Network to cover the impact of extreme weather events, particularly lightning strikes, in the Kashmir valley. Wahid was a part of the Local News Accelerator program by the International Press Institute (IPI). He received intensive training and coaching in media innovation and sustainability, focusing on topics such as business models and audience engagement. This experience has been instrumental in his journey towards financial and editorial sustainability. Additionally, he was selected for the Disarming Disinformation Master Classes conducted by ICFJ. He had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. This program provided him with an incredible opportunity to deepen his understanding of disinformation and enhance his investigative skills. Apart from this, he attended the Climate Change Dialogue event organized by the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation. As one of 19 environmental journalists selected, he spent three days in Channi deepening his understanding of climate change issues, further fueling his commitment to environmental journalism. You can follow Wahid on Twitter at @Wahidbhat32, or you can reach him via email at Bwahid32@gmail.com.
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Ground Report
Ground Report Digital LLP is a digital news platform established in December 2019. It focuses on underreported environmental, health, and gender-specific issues, emphasizing grassroots journalism from marginalized regions of India, particularly Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, and rural areas. Founded by a group of young journalists, Ground Report aims to amplify local climate and social justice stories often overlooked by mainstream media. The organization specializes in environmental journalism, investigative reporting, and health coverage. It reports on climate change effects, such as water scarcity and agricultural crises, and exposes systemic issues like illegal soil dumping. Ground Report also highlights public health crises and gender-specific challenges, providing community-centric narratives that reflect the realities of rural livelihoods. The team operates in challenging terrains, documenting climate impacts and influencing administrative responses to local issues. Their mission is to ensure that local climate struggles are central to national and global discussions, connecting rural communities with decision-makers.
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Founded: 2018