What if our songs and dances were more than just

reflections of the past? what if they were the tools

we used to navigate a changing future?

For generations, the fisherfolk of Mumbai have read the

sea with a wisdom that no machine can fully replicate.

Yet, as pollution and erratic water levels increasingly

threaten their livelihoods, their voices are often sidelined

in climate conversations.

We aim to make a difference there through a design-led,

co-creation project that translates these environmental

challenges into traditional performance formats.

We will work directly in the coastal fishing zones to

integrate this cultural expression with simple,

community-led sensing logs.

Our goal is to ensure that those most intimately

connected to the ocean lead the path toward sustainable

resilience, documenting their lived experience into a

‘Handbook of Hope’ for a more equitable future.