A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Van Mahotsav: India’s Forest Festival and its Role in Shaping a Green Tomorrow

Jul, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land Management, Sustainable Development

Our constitutional forefathers, with their far-sighted vision, had foreseen the crucial role of trees in mitigating the future implications of climate change. Recognising the need to create enthusiasm among people towards conservation, they initiated ‘Van

Notes from the Field: Rescuing a Common Krait

Jun, 2023
Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes

This incident is from the picturesque village of Purushwadi, nestled among the majestic Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra. It was the peak of summer and we, from the Biodiversity and Ecology team of W-CReS, had arrived to collect pre-

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

May, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Rural Development

Native plant species, those which naturally inhabit a certain region, state, ecosystem, or habitat without human intervention, have historically been integral to human livelihoods. For many, these plants are not merely part of the landscape but woven into their

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

May 20th, marks the celebration of World Bee Day. This day pays tribute to Anton Janša, a key figure in modern beekeeping and a trailblazer in the world of apiculture. The aim of World Bee Day is to emphasize the essential role pollinators like bees

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Bamboo, a remarkably versatile and swiftly growing member of the grass family, Poaceae, falls within the Bambusoideae subfamily. Distinguished by its woody culms, robust rhizomes, rare flowering, and intricate branching patterns, this unique plant

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Mar, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories, Rural Development

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

Feb, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories

On Monday, December 19th, 2022, a final deal was reached at the Montreal Biodiversity Summit, where nearly 200 nations agreed to conserve 30% of land and ocean by 2030. The main objective of the summit was to finalize global nature targets for

30 years of building Resilient Futures

Despite its humble beginnings, WOTR has carved out its identity as one of the most trusted Indian non-profits in Integrated Watershed Development, Water Resources Management, environment conservation and climate change adaptation.

Celebrating Wildlife Week in Rural Maharashtra: Fostering Community-led Wildlife Protection and Management

Nov, 2022
Biodiversity, Field Notes, Rural Development

Wildlife Week is observed annually in the first week of October. This week encourages us to reflect on the larger ecosystem and our relationship with it, with the goal of promoting wildlife conservation and protection. WOTR celebrated this occasion with villages

Van Mahotsav: India’s Forest Festival and its Role in Shaping a Green Tomorrow

Jul, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Land Management, Sustainable Development

Notes from the Field: Rescuing a Common Krait

Jun, 2023
Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

May, 2023
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Rural Development

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Mar, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories, Rural Development

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

Feb, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories

30 years of building Resilient Futures

Celebrating Wildlife Week in Rural Maharashtra: Fostering Community-led Wildlife Protection and Management

Nov, 2022
Biodiversity, Field Notes, Rural Development

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Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Aug, 2026
Indigenous Food Systems, Sustainable Livelihoods

Indigenous food systems sustain generations through women’s forest knowledge, biodiversity, and seasonal wisdom—now threatened by climate change. Discover their resilience.

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Aug, 2026
Biodiversity, Livestock Management

Pastoralism has shaped India’s rangelands for centuries. Here’s why pastoralists are key to protecting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

Aug, 2026
Water Conservation, Water Security

Water security remains elusive in Shahapur despite heavy rains. Discover why hard rock terrain stops groundwater recharge in this Konkan story.

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

Aug, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Knowledge Systems, Participatory Approach

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

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

Jul, 2026
Water Management, Watershed Development

Maharashtra village, Gosasi, transforms chronic water scarcity into year-round security through watershed structures, women-led savings groups, and sustainable farming practices.

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

सिलाई उद्यमी से VDC अध्यक्ष तक, मनबसिया सिंह अपने छत्तीसगढ़ के गाँव को बेहतर भविष्य की ओर अग्रसर कर रही हैं।

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

Jul, 2026
Livelihood, Sustainable Livelihoods

From tailoring entrepreneur to VDC Chairman, Manbasiya Singh is leading her village in Chhattisgarh towards a better future.

Nature Without Borders: World Nature Conservation Day

Jul, 2026
conservation, Nature, Sustainable Livelihoods

A tribute to World Nature Conservation Day, where we are reminded that conservation must extend beyond conventional models.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Van Mahotsav: India’s Forest Festival and its Role in Shaping a Green Tomorrow

Notes from the Field: Rescuing a Common Krait

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

30 years of building Resilient Futures

Celebrating Wildlife Week in Rural Maharashtra: Fostering Community-led Wildlife Protection and Management

Van Mahotsav: India’s Forest Festival and its Role in Shaping a Green Tomorrow

Notes from the Field: Rescuing a Common Krait

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Bamboo Resilience: Strengthening Maharashtra’s Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods through Native Plants

Nourishing the Planet: Pollinators as Natural Allies for Food Security

Bamboo: Harnessing Green Gold as a Nature-based Solution for a Sustainable Future and Improved Livelihoods

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

30 years of building Resilient Futures

Celebrating Wildlife Week in Rural Maharashtra: Fostering Community-led Wildlife Protection and Management

By Categories

By Tags

Indigenous Food Systems That Climate Change Cannot Afford to Lose

Stewards of Rangeland Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity: A Perspective on Indian Pastoralism

Water Security Crisis in Shahapur: Heavy Rain, Yet No Water

What Airport Lounges Teach Us About Climate Adaptation

How One Maharashtra Village Stopped Waiting for Rain

सशक्त नेतृत्व: रामगढ़ में VDC अध्यक्षमनबसिया सिंह की प्रेरक यात्रा

Leading from the Front: Manbasiya Singh’s Journey as VDC Chairman in Ramgarh

Nature Without Borders: World Nature Conservation Day

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