The long standing balance between sparrows and humans is shifting
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Across India, disasters are no longer singular events but a polycrisis—where climate extremes, ecological degradation, water stress, and livelihood insecurity interact and amplify one another
The growing use of synthetic and glass-coated kite thread, commonly known as manjha, has turned a leisure activity into a serious public safety and environmental issue
View a curated selection of five WOTR films that we believe are a must watch for anyone interested in community-led development, water security, women’s empowerment, and long-term resilience.
The springs in Akole, Maharashtra, are more than just utility points for humans; they are the ecological heartbeat of the region
The long standing balance between sparrows and humans is shifting
Across India, disasters are no longer singular events but a polycrisis—where climate extremes, ecological degradation, water stress, and livelihood insecurity interact and amplify one another
The growing use of synthetic and glass-coated kite thread, commonly known as manjha, has turned a leisure activity into a serious public safety and environmental issue
View a curated selection of five WOTR films that we believe are a must watch for anyone interested in community-led development, water security, women’s empowerment, and long-term resilience.
The springs in Akole, Maharashtra, are more than just utility points for humans; they are the ecological heartbeat of the region
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How planning and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and agroecology principles in arid or semi-arid regions can help address the growing impacts of climate change.
Two mothers in drought-hit Marathwada built a papad enterprise with WOTR and Standard Chartered Bank, paying school fees for their children.
COP17 put a simple question to the world’s drought experts: can lost land be restored? WOTR’s watersheds may hold the answer.
Mango orchards are improving rural livelihoods in Chhattisgarh, creating resilient farms, diverse incomes, and long-term opportunities for farming communities.
Drawing on WOTR’s grassroots experience, this piece explores the powerful connection between water security, ecosystem restoration, agriculture and nutrition security in rural India.
Exploring World Water Week through our interventions in implementing ecohydrology-based Nature-based Solutions in Maharashtra and Telangana
This World Water Week, explore how water access shapes pastoral livelihoods, migration routes and resilience across India’s changing landscapes.