Reshma Dordi | Showbiz India TV
With California slated to see $100 billion of federal and state funding for climate mitigation, adaptation and resiliency, California’s Urban Greening project will restore, protect and manage the state’s natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration and respect for all the communities and interests involved.
This story was produced as part of the Greening of LA ethnic media project, a collaboration between EMS and UCLA/LENS.
Reshma Dordi produced this fellowship story for Showbiz India TV, the pioneering South Asian broadcast television show for the past 26 years.
“California’s Urban Greening Project” is a close look at the populations most in need of urban greening measures — historically, lower-income neighborhoods with predominantly minority populations — and how this disparity prompted the Justice 40 Initiative, marking the first time in U.S. history that the federal government aimed to ensure that 40% of overall benefits from specific federal investments in climate and sustainable development flow to disadvantaged communities.
“In the South Asian community in LA, green spaces like Griffith Park, Santa Monica Beach, and the San Gabriel Mountains play a crucial role in our daily lives,” said Dordi, executive producer of Showbiz India TV. “These spots are more than just escapes; they are where families gather for weekend picnics, where we celebrate cultural events like Holi and Diwali in a natural setting, and where we find solace and spiritual connection amidst our busy routines. These spaces are vital to our well-being, providing a sense of belonging and a place to recharge while staying connected to both our cultural roots and the environment around us.”
