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Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

May, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Rural Development

Native plant species, those which naturally inhabit a certain region, state, ecosystem, or habitat without human intervention, have historically been integral to human livelihoods. For many, these plants are not merely part of the landscape but woven into their

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

May 20th, marks the celebration of World Bee Day. This day pays tribute to Anton Janša, a key figure in modern beekeeping and a trailblazer in the world of apiculture. The aim of World Bee Day is to emphasize the essential role pollinators like bees

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Bamboo, a remarkably versatile and swiftly growing member of the grass family, Poaceae, falls within the Bambusoideae subfamily. Distinguished by its woody culms, robust rhizomes, rare flowering, and intricate branching patterns, this unique plant

El Niño and La Niña: Unraveling the Ocean-Climate Connection and Its Impact on Rural India

May, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Water Management

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a normal monsoon for 2023, estimating rainfall at 96% of the long-term average. Despite this, the IMD also cautions that El Niño conditions are likely to emerge during the monsoon season. In

The Mandap Vidhi Innovation: Transforming Rural India’s Kitchen Gardens

Nestled in the backyards of homes, kitchen gardens—often known as backyard gardens—serve as intimate, small-scale havens for growing an enchanting array of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and occasionally even flowers. With a focus on

Investing in Our Planet: Strengthening Earth’s Resilience

Apr, 2023
Climate Change Adaptation

Celebrated annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a global event that highlights the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. This year’s theme, ‘Invest in our planet’ emphasises the need for investment in our planet, which is critical to

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

India, predominantly an agricultural nation, is currently facing a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its ever-growing population. With agriculture accounting for about 70% of the country’s water consumption, efficient water

Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) – Do we need to think differently?

The Indian Government has already established an ambitious target of registering 10,000 FPOs, bringing together more than 1 million farmers as members. These FPOs serve as a critical catalyst in not only doubling farmers’ income from agriculture

Using Research to Empower Communities: The Research into Use (RiU) Approach

Apr, 2023
Field Notes, Research & Training

In the context of action research, the Research into Use (RiU) approach plays an important role in engaging and involving the communities in the research process and communicating research findings for enabling their decision making or

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

May, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Rural Development

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

El Niño and La Niña: Unraveling the Ocean-Climate Connection and Its Impact on Rural India

May, 2023
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Water Management

The Mandap Vidhi Innovation: Transforming Rural India’s Kitchen Gardens

Investing in Our Planet: Strengthening Earth’s Resilience

Apr, 2023
Climate Change Adaptation

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) – Do we need to think differently?

Using Research to Empower Communities: The Research into Use (RiU) Approach

Apr, 2023
Field Notes, Research & Training

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The Long Wait for Sweet Fruits

Apr, 2026
Case Stories, Village Development Committee

Mango orchards are transforming farmers’ lives in Chhattisgarh through sustainable incomes, water conservation, and climate resilience.

Between Furrows and Futures

Apr, 2026
Case Stories, Village Development Committee

Organic farming comes alive as Chhattisgarh women turn forest knowledge into natural pesticides, inspiring farmers across villages.

Seeing What Lies Beneath : Using 3D Models for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Telangana

Apr, 2026
Groundwater Management, Rural Development

The Community-Driven Visual Integrator (CDVI) 3D model enables communities in Telangana to visualize groundwater systems and understand them as shared resources. By simplifying complex hydrogeological data into participatory tools.

Biodiversity: The Silent Casualty of National Security

Apr, 2026
Biodiversity, Sustainable Development

Explore how biodiversity and national security intersect amid development and energy priorities in India and global geopolitics.

Grasslands in the Face of Climate and Land Use Change : Need for Conservation, Restoration, and Sustenance

Apr, 2026
Climate Change, conservation

Grasslands are vital yet often overlooked ecosystems that support biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Their decline due to policy and land-use changes, and emphasises the urgent need for conservation, and restoration.

Innovating for Impact : Science and Technology in Service of the Poor

Mar, 2026
Rural Development, Sustainable Development

A reflection on how science and technology can enable meaningful change in rural communities when adapted to local contexts and realities.

Forecast to Field: Why Weather Forecasts Sometimes Fail

Mar, 2026
Climate Change

Understanding the gap between what weather forecasts predict and what people experience on the ground is essential for ensuring that weather information truly supports decisions in agriculture, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness

The People Behind the Progress

Mar, 2026
Policy Impact, Rural Development

Why India Needs a Development Management Revolution

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

El Niño and La Niña: Unraveling the Ocean-Climate Connection and Its Impact on Rural India

The Mandap Vidhi Innovation: Transforming Rural India’s Kitchen Gardens

Investing in Our Planet: Strengthening Earth’s Resilience

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) – Do we need to think differently?

Using Research to Empower Communities: The Research into Use (RiU) Approach

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

El Niño and La Niña: Unraveling the Ocean-Climate Connection and Its Impact on Rural India

The Mandap Vidhi Innovation: Transforming Rural India’s Kitchen Gardens

Investing in Our Planet: Strengthening Earth’s Resilience

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) – Do we need to think differently?

Using Research to Empower Communities: The Research into Use (RiU) Approach

By Categories

By Tags

The Long Wait for Sweet Fruits

Between Furrows and Futures

Seeing What Lies Beneath : Using 3D Models for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Telangana

Biodiversity: The Silent Casualty of National Security

Grasslands in the Face of Climate and Land Use Change : Need for Conservation, Restoration, and Sustenance

Innovating for Impact : Science and Technology in Service of the Poor

Forecast to Field: Why Weather Forecasts Sometimes Fail

The People Behind the Progress

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