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.
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Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024
With WOTR’s support, Ravi Singh Marabi and Man Singh levelled their land, transforming their farming practices and boosting productivity.
Sahulia Singh’s family, once reliant on a limited diet of rice and potatoes, now grows a variety of vegetables through WOTR’s kitchen garden initiative, improving their nutrition and reducing dependence on distant markets.
Urbanization and water scarcity are escalating challenges, but often overlooked, urban wetlands, offer crucial solutions. These vibrant ecosystems, found within or near cities, provide vital environmental benefits.
Pandarinath Shinde, a jal sevak with WOTR, helps farmers adapt to climate change by teaching efficient water management and farming practices. He has implemented techniques like micro-irrigation and soil testing on his farm, increasing his income and assisting other farmers in improving their crop yields.
Maharashtra, leads in implementing water harvesting initiatives, with over 99% of its 97,062 water bodies being artificial. W-CReS collaborated with ATE Chandra Foundation to assess the impact of rejuvenation of water bodies five years after implementation.
Borgaon Budruk’s Village Development Committee (VDC) and Village Water Management Teams (VWMT) have successfully addressed water scarcity through community-driven water conservation efforts, significantly improving local conditions.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
In rural Maharashtra, communities have become water stewards with support from WOTR. Villages like Borgaon Math and Bori Khurd have adopted rainwater harvesting, micro-irrigation, and organic farming, boosting water availability and crop yields.
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.
Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024
With WOTR’s support, Ravi Singh Marabi and Man Singh levelled their land, transforming their farming practices and boosting productivity.
Sahulia Singh’s family, once reliant on a limited diet of rice and potatoes, now grows a variety of vegetables through WOTR’s kitchen garden initiative, improving their nutrition and reducing dependence on distant markets.
Urbanization and water scarcity are escalating challenges, but often overlooked, urban wetlands, offer crucial solutions. These vibrant ecosystems, found within or near cities, provide vital environmental benefits.
Pandarinath Shinde, a jal sevak with WOTR, helps farmers adapt to climate change by teaching efficient water management and farming practices. He has implemented techniques like micro-irrigation and soil testing on his farm, increasing his income and assisting other farmers in improving their crop yields.
Maharashtra, leads in implementing water harvesting initiatives, with over 99% of its 97,062 water bodies being artificial. W-CReS collaborated with ATE Chandra Foundation to assess the impact of rejuvenation of water bodies five years after implementation.
Borgaon Budruk’s Village Development Committee (VDC) and Village Water Management Teams (VWMT) have successfully addressed water scarcity through community-driven water conservation efforts, significantly improving local conditions.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
In rural Maharashtra, communities have become water stewards with support from WOTR. Villages like Borgaon Math and Bori Khurd have adopted rainwater harvesting, micro-irrigation, and organic farming, boosting water availability and crop yields.
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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
Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.
सिलाई उद्यमी से VDC अध्यक्ष तक, मनबसिया सिंह अपने छत्तीसगढ़ के गाँव को बेहतर भविष्य की ओर अग्रसर कर रही हैं।
From tailoring entrepreneur to VDC Chairman, Manbasiya Singh is leading her village in Chhattisgarh towards a better future.
A tribute to World Nature Conservation Day, where we are reminded that conservation must extend beyond conventional models.
A story of how water stewardship empowered Bhagwat Gavande to become a trusted rural resource leader in his village
El Niño exposes hidden economic costs of degraded ecosystems, revealing why water stewardship and natural capital investment strengthen rural climate resilience.
Crop simulation reveals a startling truth: without adaptation, South Asian farmers could lose up to half their harvest by 2047. How can simulation help with adaptation?