Vaishnavi Rathore

Vaishnavi Rathore is a seasoned reporter specializing in land and climate issues, currently working at Scroll Media since September 2022. Previous roles include Environment Associate at The Bastion, where focus areas included environmental justice and governance of commons, and Research Assistant at Himdhara Environment Research and Action Collective, concentrating on the Forest Rights Act in Himachal Pradesh. Vaishnavi's experience also encompasses project management for the Foundation For Ecological Security and freelance copywriting with DesignDrift. An accomplished writer, Vaishnavi has contributed articles to Down To Earth Magazine and engaged in research projects under notable mentorship. Vaishnavi holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance from Azim Premji University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.