A new policy brief calls for integrated land restoration that unites science, tradition, and policy for sustainable growth.
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It’s unusual that science, soil, and stories come together in a single space but something quietly transformative happened during W-CReS’s recent CDVI workshop in Odisha
Plastic, once hailed as a revolutionary invention, has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
Heat in rural Indian homes is a hidden crisis. Learn how different roof types affect indoor heat levels, and how communities can improve housing for better heat mitigation.
This International Day for Biological Diversity, let’s view some species inhabiting one of the globally identified biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats
On the occasion of Endangered Species Day – this blog seeks to spotlight the lesser-known species from India on the IUCN Red List facing silent extinction.
Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.
Ecosystem integrity is a holistic approach to conservation that considers the wholeness of entire landscapes and ecosystems rather than focusing solely on individual species or resources
The complexity of the challenges faced by semi-arid farming systems in India necessitates a holistic understanding of climate resilience, one that integrates both climate and development concerns.
October Heat refers to the rise in temperature that occurs during the post-monsoon and pre-winter season. In recent years, however, October has increasingly felt like an extension of summer rather than an early indication of winter.
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Community-led solar irrigation in Padardi Village boosting crop yields, enhancing household incomes, empowering women, and driving climate-resilient, sustainable rural development in Rajasthan.
A reflection on WOTR’s 32-year journey translating grassroot watershed and climate resilience practice & research into state and national policies.
Monocropping’s long-term impacts on soil, pests, and farmer incomes are explored through insights from Nitin Kumbhar, highlighting sustainable alternatives, diversification strategies, and pathways to climate-resilient agriculture in India.
A family in Odisha rebuilds their lives after a tragic accident, using community support to start a small shop that restores their livelihood, dignity, and hope.
A glimpse into the cultural practices and land-based traditions of tribal communities in WOTR’s project regions.
Drawing from work with smallholder farmers—from Kumbharwadi in Maharashtra to Madaul in Odisha—WOTR has contributed key experiences, insights, and evidence to the Stories of Resilience 2025, a publication launched by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.
How can smallholders farm fish while safeguarding their local ecosystems? One promising answer lies in farm ponds.
Read how a school, and ultimately an entire village in Maharashtra, was transformed with clean toilets