Acclaimed Indian author Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize for his impactful writings on climate changes. How the climate change and its profound effects on humanity. Amitav Ghosh has particularly written the impact of the climate change in the Indian subcontinent. The prize recognizes Ghosh’s significant contributions to understanding this critical issue, which he describes as an existential threat that challenges our imagination and demands urgent attention. The prize committee said in a statement that, “Ghosh has delved deeply into the question of how to do […]
Amitav Ghosh Wins Erasmus Prize For His Writings On The Climate Changes
Acclaimed Indian author Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize for his impactful writings on climate changes. How the climate change and its profound effects on humanity. Amitav Ghosh has particularly written the impact of the climate change in the Indian subcontinent. The prize recognizes Ghosh’s significant contributions to understanding this critical issue, which he describes as an existential threat that challenges our imagination and demands urgent attention. The prize committee said in a statement that, “Ghosh has delved deeply into the question of how to do justice to this existential threat that defies our imagination”
The Erasmus Prize, which will be presented by Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, honors individuals for their exceptional contributions to the humanities, social sciences, or the arts, both in Europe and globally. Apart from the prestigious honor, Ghosh will also receive a cash prize of 150,000 euros (approximately $157,000)
The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation, which awards the prize. Highlighted how Ghosh has described the effects and connections that climate change do to human experiences on the Indian subcontinent.
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One of his notable works, The Hungry Tide, illustrates the devastating effects of rising sea levels on the Sundarbans. He wrote how the climate change effected the world’s largest mangrove forest, along with affecting the lives of its inhabitants.
In addition to his environmental themes, Ghosh’s writings often explore the political dimensions of climate change. In one of his works, “The Great Derangement”, he examines how this global crisis is intertwined with issues of war and trade. This also provides a broader context for understanding its implications.
The prize committee commended saying, “Through understanding and imagination he creates space for hope, a prerequisite for change”
Amitav Ghosh, born in Kolkata, is a celebrated author who has received numerous accolades. His accolades includes the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2018, which is India’s top award.
