A case study of flood impact using SAR data from Mantha in Jalna district, Maharashtra
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India’s agricultural sector faces challenges from conventional practices, but adopting natural farming can enhance soil quality, promote biodiversity, and improve food security while benefiting farmers economically.
Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) encompass essential natural resources directly supporting human livelihoods and well-being. They play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and contribute to achieving various SDGs.
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, Rayagada district in Odisha harnessed community strength to drive change. Through initiatives like sustainable agriculture, alternative livelihoods, and the construction of watershed structures, villagers collaborated to improve water management, boost incomes, and enhance resilience against climate and economic hardships.
WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) partner to combine advanced climate science research with community-focused initiatives.
Soil erosion in Koriya, Chhattisgarh, threatens agriculture and infrastructure, requiring solutions like Loose Boulder Structures (LBS). LBS, a cost-effective method, controls erosion, conserves water, and supports local ecosystems.
Two projects spearheaded by the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have been honoured with the CSR Times Awards 2024 in the Water Conservation and Management category.
A case study of flood impact using SAR data from Mantha in Jalna district, Maharashtra
India’s agricultural sector faces challenges from conventional practices, but adopting natural farming can enhance soil quality, promote biodiversity, and improve food security while benefiting farmers economically.
Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) encompass essential natural resources directly supporting human livelihoods and well-being. They play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and contribute to achieving various SDGs.
Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, Rayagada district in Odisha harnessed community strength to drive change. Through initiatives like sustainable agriculture, alternative livelihoods, and the construction of watershed structures, villagers collaborated to improve water management, boost incomes, and enhance resilience against climate and economic hardships.
WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) partner to combine advanced climate science research with community-focused initiatives.
Soil erosion in Koriya, Chhattisgarh, threatens agriculture and infrastructure, requiring solutions like Loose Boulder Structures (LBS). LBS, a cost-effective method, controls erosion, conserves water, and supports local ecosystems.
Two projects spearheaded by the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) have been honoured with the CSR Times Awards 2024 in the Water Conservation and Management category.
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