A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

Apr, 2022
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

People in the rural rainfed areas of India are facing multiple challenges- degradation of land and other natural resources, water scarcity, lack of social empowerment and welfare, unequal distribution of the wealth, high level of vulnerability to climate change,

ECOBARI – Upscaling Ecosystem Restoration Through Collective Action

Feb, 2022
Ecosystem-based Adaptation

On 19th November 2021, WOTR with IDH and eight other partners, launched ECOBARI – a collaborative aimed to promote Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Resilient Incomes. The event witnessed over 150 participants. ECOBARI received a huge support from the development fraternity;

What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation and how can it help India fight Climate Change?

Feb, 2022
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Climate change is already happening. Rising temperatures leading to rise in natural disasters are already making headlines. This shifting phenomenon presents a considerable risk on the health of people, natural capital (like clean water and food) and world economies

Going Green with Livelihood Promotion

Dec, 2021
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Making dona-pattal (dishes) out of tree leaves is a common activity for several tribal villages in Madhya Pradesh. Women are often seen doing this activity which is not only eco-friendly but also a source of income generation for many families.

Meena – The Organic Farming Ambassador

Dec, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, People Stories, Rural Development

Three years back when Meena suggested replacing chemical fertilizers with vermicompost, she was ridiculed and strongly opposed. “My husband and son were not at all convinced to use organic manure. For them, it was a huge risk and could lead to losses,” said Meena Atmaram Hazare

Rise of a changemaker

Santosh Salve was on cloud nine when WOTR began its work in the Ambad block of Jalna district in Maharashtra. As WOTR started working with the local community to promote climate-resilient agriculture, Santosh approached the team with a specific interest – building a low-cost setup to prepare vermicompost.

Power of a Collective action

The villages in the Murhu block of Jharkhand are mainly occupied by members of the Munda tribe. Traditionally, these small landholding farmers cultivate paddy and lac—a natural resin secreted by the lac insect. However, in recent years they have also adapted to the cultivation of tomatoes, watermelon and potatoes.

Digging deep in search of water

Oct, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Groundwater resources, considered a replenishable resource, are often overexploited to meet the growing demand of agriculture, domestic, industrial purposes, and inhabitants. Its depletion has hugely affected the economic and social sector, forcing farmers in Maharashtra to construct new wells.

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

Apr, 2022
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

ECOBARI – Upscaling Ecosystem Restoration Through Collective Action

Feb, 2022
Ecosystem-based Adaptation

What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation and how can it help India fight Climate Change?

Feb, 2022
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Going Green with Livelihood Promotion

Dec, 2021
Ecosystem-based Adaptation, People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Meena – The Organic Farming Ambassador

Dec, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, People Stories, Rural Development

Rise of a changemaker

Power of a Collective action

Digging deep in search of water

Oct, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

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Living with Uncertainty: Climate Change and Resilience of Pastoral Livelihood Systems

May, 2026
Climate Change, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Pastoralists of Maharashtra navigating climate change through mobility, indigenous knowledge, community-led action and ecological resilience.

What a Dry Year Exposes About How We Manage Land and Water

May, 2026
El Niño, Watershed Development

Watershed management reveals how drought, groundwater depletion, soil stress, and unequal access reshape resilience long before visible crisis emerges.

Plant Blindness | International Day For Biological Diversity

May, 2026
Biodiversity, Plants & Trees

Plant blindness may be biodiversity’s most overlooked threat. Here’s why learning to see plants could change everything for our planet.

The Buzz Is Real. We Need Bees To Survive.

May, 2026
Bee Conservation, Biodiversity

Bees sustain our food, ecosystems, and economies. Discover why protecting pollinators is humanity’s most urgent environmental responsibility.

From Adaptation to Stewardship: Why Ecosystem-Based Approaches Matter in a Changing World

May, 2026
Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

EbA strengthens ecological processes – restoring soil moisture, improving vegetation cover, enhancing water retention, and supporting biodiversity.

Responsible AI for Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation

May, 2026
Artificial Intelligence, Biodiversity

Discover how responsible AI innovations can protect ecosystems, empower vulnerable communities, tackle climate change, and support sustainable global development.

Ecohydrology and Its Role in Sustainable Development

May, 2026
Ecohydrology, Sustainable Development

Ecohydrology unites ecology and hydrology to transform water management. Discover how it drives sustainability, ecosystem health, and resilient communities.

The Law Said She Had Rights. It Took 15 Years to Claim Them.

Apr, 2026
Women Empowerment, Women's Rights

Sindhu’s 15-year journey reveals how widow property rights remain unclaimed without awareness, community support, and institutional guidance in rural India.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

ECOBARI – Upscaling Ecosystem Restoration Through Collective Action

What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation and how can it help India fight Climate Change?

Going Green with Livelihood Promotion

Meena – The Organic Farming Ambassador

Rise of a changemaker

Power of a Collective action

Digging deep in search of water

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

ECOBARI – Upscaling Ecosystem Restoration Through Collective Action

What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation and how can it help India fight Climate Change?

Going Green with Livelihood Promotion

Meena – The Organic Farming Ambassador

Rise of a changemaker

Power of a Collective action

Digging deep in search of water

By Categories

By Tags

Living with Uncertainty: Climate Change and Resilience of Pastoral Livelihood Systems

What a Dry Year Exposes About How We Manage Land and Water

Plant Blindness | International Day For Biological Diversity

The Buzz Is Real. We Need Bees To Survive.

From Adaptation to Stewardship: Why Ecosystem-Based Approaches Matter in a Changing World

Responsible AI for Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation

Ecohydrology and Its Role in Sustainable Development

The Law Said She Had Rights. It Took 15 Years to Claim Them.

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