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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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Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Aug, 2026
Indigenous Food Systems, Sustainable Livelihoods

Indigenous food systems sustain generations through women’s forest knowledge, biodiversity, and seasonal wisdom—now threatened by climate change. Discover their resilience.

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Aug, 2026
Biodiversity, Livestock Management

Pastoralism has shaped India’s rangelands for centuries. Here’s why pastoralists are key to protecting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

Aug, 2026
Water Conservation, Water Security

Water security remains elusive in Shahapur despite heavy rains. Discover why hard rock terrain stops groundwater recharge in this Konkan story.

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

Aug, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Knowledge Systems, Participatory Approach

An analogy for climate adaptation, showing that scientific expertise alone is not enough. It reminds us that the knowledge on the ground is equally important in making informed decisions

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

Jul, 2026
Water Management, Watershed Development

Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

सिलाई उद्यमी से VDC अध्यक्ष तक, मनबसिया सिंह अपने छत्तीसगढ़ के गाँव को बेहतर भविष्य की ओर अग्रसर कर रही हैं।

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Sustainable Livelihoods

From tailoring entrepreneur to VDC Chairman, Manbasiya Singh is leading her village in Chhattisgarh towards a better future.

Nature Without Borders: World Nature Conservation Day

Jul, 2026
conservation, Nature, Sustainable Livelihoods

A tribute to World Nature Conservation Day, where we are reminded that conservation must extend beyond conventional models.

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

Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

Nature Without Borders: World Nature Conservation Day

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