In this episode of Peer-to-Peer, we speak to Saket Ambarkhane about the impacts of natural hzards on Indian elections and the growing concern over the effects of climate change on future elections. With Ambarkhane, we explore how different events, such as the heatwaves during the 2024 election, impacted various steps of the electoral process like campaigning, polling day, and voter turnout.

Ambarkhane also explains how the different levels of EMBs (federal vs regional) have mitigated such events and the numerous tools India uses to build resilience against natural hazards.

Guest: Saket Ambarkhane is an elections expert, having previously worked for the Electoral Commission of India and International IDEA.  

Hosts: Erik Asplund

Background Reading: 

• Natural Hazards and Elections in India: Lessons in Adaptation and Mitigation 
• The Impact of Natural Hazards on Elections