On this week's episode of "Environmental Justice Today", Kabir Sheth talks to the audience about the current project set in Mumbai India, the Navi Airport. Funded by Indian businessman Gautam Adani, this massive airport spanning almost 7200 acres of land is set to bring tourism, innovation, and jobs to the people of Mumbai, but at what cost? Deforestation, displacement from people's homes, and destroying cultural temples are at the forefront of the airport's construction. Kabir will take us through some interviews in this episode with Guatam Adani himself, a scientist to discuss environmental impact, a construction worker of the airport, and a local member affected by the negative effects of displacement due to the airport's need for land. We hope this discussion can foster friendly discourse on the balance between construction that supports tourism and innovation, and the need to preserve heritage, land, and people. 

Some sources to consider:

Ej AtlasLinks to an external site.

Basic Outline of Navi Airport

Many sub links

Mangroves vs airport: Mumbai's development battleLinks to an external site.

About the removal of mangroves for airport construction

Airport Conflicts – Struggles for Environmental JusticeLinks to an external site.

Less on Navi, more on overall airports removing people’s homes, relation to E.J.

Navi Mumbai airport, 3,500 families face evictionLinks to an external site.

Again, an overview of the conflict

Lots of sub links to explore different issues, sub ideas

Navi-mumbai-airport-pioneering-sustainable-aviation-with-renewable-energyLinks to an external site.

Token of progress and sustainability argument for the airport

Navi Mumbai Airport – displacement and destructionLinks to an external site.

Cool map of the actual site and other details on displacement

WatchLinks to an external site.

Video detailing logistics of the airport

All You Need to Know About Navi Mumbai International AirportLinks to an external site.

Addresses job opportunities: 400,000 generated from the construction of the airport

About Navi Mumbai International Airport Project from Adani perspectiveLinks to an external site.

Overview of Navi airport in a positive light

Music Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETbsXdqgcTMLinks to an external site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wSxC0S27gLinks to an external site.