neelambaree prasad
Neelambaree Prasad is an Odissi dancer, scientist, and advocate harnessing the arts for climate and science communication. Disciple of Gurus Debi Basu and Kelucharan Mohapatra, she merges her 16 years in healthcare with artistic practice. She co-founded Madhuriya (2018) to propagate Kelu babu's legacy in Odissi and established ClimArts (2022), a platform uniting artists and climate experts to create evidence-based climate stories.
Her performances graced prestigious venues like NCPA, Mumbai and The Nehru Centre, London. Recent highlights include a Sadler's Wells workshop (2025), directing the multi-award-winning docu-film ""The Resilient River"" (2024) and presenting at the Skoll World Forum, and mentoring artists like English Youth Ballet's principal dancer on climate-themed art. Neelambaree consistently makes complex climate solutions accessible through innovative storytelling projects.
abstract
ClimArts: Choreographing Change – Bridging Dance, Storytelling, and Climate Communication
Research Talk
This talk will explore the journey of ClimArts, a venture born from an entrepreneurial vision to merge the emotional potency of the performing arts with the critical insights of climate science. As its founder, I'll share my experiences as an entrepreneur – detailing both the challenges and successes encountered while building a unique platform that addresses a significant gap in our climate conversations. We'll delve into the heart of Indian classical dance, with its rich storytelling traditions, and examine how, when reimagined for topical issues, it creates powerful narratives that deeply resonate, fostering "New World, New Experiences" for audiences. I'll also discuss our dedicated efforts to collaborate with climate experts, ensuring that our artistic work maintains both integrity and scientific accuracy, ultimately demonstrating how art can drive meaningful engagement and action.