Cartoons in conservation communication: How cartoons and humour help engage audiences with the cause of nature conservation. A brief glimpse into the history of cartooning, will be followed by an overview of cartoons on science communication and their engagement with readers, and a walk through my professional journey so far.
Click here to read about Rohan Chakravarthy
Notorious for rolling up into a ball like a pangolin to avoid meeting people, Rohan is a cartoonist, illustrator, and the creator of Green Humour, a series of cartoons, comics and illustrations on wildlife and nature conservation. Cartoons from Green Humour appear periodically in newspaper columns, magazines and journals. Illustrations from Green Humour have been used for several projects and campaigns on wildlife awareness and conservation. Rohan has authored two books : The Great Indian Nature Trail (WWF India) and Bird Business (BNHS), and has won awards by UNDP, Sanctuary Asia , WWF International, and the Royal Bank of Scotland for his work.
DATE: 14th Aug, 2020 TIME: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm VENUE: Live – Zoom / Youtube Stream
Cartoons in conservation communication: How cartoons and humour help engage audiences with the cause of nature conservation. A brief glimpse into the history of cartooning, will be followed by an overview of cartoons on science communication and their engagement with readers, and a walk through my professional journey so far.