A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

Maintaining Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity for Long-term Sustainability of Ecosystem

Feb, 2025
Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, W-CReS

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 Fertile Ground: Restoring the Land, Reviving a Community

Feb, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Kusava Goswami, her mother-in-law Dhapubai, and Ambalal Gameti – a Wasundhara Sewak recognised the urgency to transition their community towards organic agriculture.

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: WOTR’s Holistic Approach to Transforming Rural India

Jan, 2025
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, WOTR History

WOTR’s journey towards EbA began with its extensive experience in watershed development. This approach now recognises that the well-being of both people and nature is inextricably linked.

Enhancing Livestock Sustainability: The Role of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Rural Economies

Nov, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Livestock Management

Exploring village-based systems through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) offers promising, sustainable solutions for the livestock sector.

Balancing Growth with Nature: A Holistic Approach to Development in Gadchiroli

Oct, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Rural Development

A three-year project by WOTR and HDFC Bank Parivartan aims to uplift 11,700 people in 40 tribal villages of Gadchiroli through sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and livelihood development.

Loose Boulder Structures: A Watershed Measure for Sustainable Water Management in Koriya, Chhattisgarh

Sep, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

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.

Don’t Let India’s Urban Wetlands Disappear

Aug, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

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.

Rejuvenated Water Bodies for Drought Resilience: A Look Five Years Later

Jul, 2024
Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land and Water Management, Water Governance

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.

Cracking the Code to Sustainable Development: The Odisha Cashew Story

Jun, 2024
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development

In Odisha’s Guma block, cashew plantations have become a transformative force for tribal communities, offering economic stability, reducing migration, and empowering women through sustainable agricultural practices. Managed in partnership with WOTR, these initiatives not only enhance local livelihoods but also promote biodiversity and soil health, marking a significant step towards sustainable development in the region.

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Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Partnerships, WOTR History

“What best can be given to the beneficiaries” is the belief uniting WOTR & Rotary Club of Poona. Hear more from Mr. Bakshi in our Partner Speak Series!

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Interviews

In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Apr, 2025
Food Security, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories, Rural Development

The title ‘Mahila Pravartak’ may sound official, but it captures something far more powerful: a woman changemaker. These women are the backbone of WOTR’s community health efforts—moving door-to-door, to bring real transformation to the communities they serve.

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Apr, 2025
Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Since 2019, WOTR and the Rotary Club of Poona have helped Dhamanvan and Shirpunje in Akole, Maharashtra, build resilience through community-driven initiatives.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Maintaining Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity for Long-term Sustainability of Ecosystem

The Fertile Ground: Restoring the Land, Reviving a Community

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: WOTR’s Holistic Approach to Transforming Rural India

Enhancing Livestock Sustainability: The Role of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Rural Economies

Balancing Growth with Nature: A Holistic Approach to Development in Gadchiroli

Loose Boulder Structures: A Watershed Measure for Sustainable Water Management in Koriya, Chhattisgarh

Don’t Let India’s Urban Wetlands Disappear

Rejuvenated Water Bodies for Drought Resilience: A Look Five Years Later

Cracking the Code to Sustainable Development: The Odisha Cashew Story

By Categories

By Tags

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

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