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,

5 groundwater challenges that India faces

Mar, 2022
Sustainable Development, Water Governance, Water Management

The water flowing beneath the surface is the largest source of fresh water on the planet. This “hidden resource” accounts for just 0.62% of the total water and 30% of the freshwater available on earth. Water availability, or the lack of it, is a cross-cutting issue.

3 Gender Biases to break in Rural India for Empowering Women

Mar, 2022
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Gender stereotypes have shaped expectations and defined roles that have been stitched tightly into the seam of rural fabric. Given the centrality of gender equality to climate or development goals, ripping the biases out will be imperative. While there’s no quick fix to this, addressing the following overarching biases could be a start

Breaking the Bias, Challenging Stereotypes

Mar, 2022
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Gender inclusiveness and women empowerment has garnered strong support globally, especially in the last couple of decades, and rightly so. Women are pivotal to the progress of a nation and play a key role in defining the culture of a society.

5 Reasons Why Climate Change Action Can’t Do Without Women

Mar, 2022
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Climate change itself may be gender-neutral, but any action we need to take for adaptation cannot be anything but women-centric. Climate action cannot do without women. The reasons are endless, but let me bring out the five specific ones, and all of them have to do with every day and straightforward logic.

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

Using the Sun to Fetch Water

Dec, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Drinking water availability was always a challenge in the village Modwa, in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. The only source of potable water was the old well in the village. Years of poor maintenance of this well had made its boundary walls crumble

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.

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.

Usage of FarmPrecise Mobile App: Feedback of Farmers

Sep, 2021
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

In continuation with a previous blog on “Role of Mobile Apps for Climate Smart Agro-Advisory in Agriculture”, there is a need to provide farmers with a dynamic decision support system that is tailored to their specific farm/crops and provides

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

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

5 groundwater challenges that India faces

Mar, 2022
Sustainable Development, Water Governance, Water Management

3 Gender Biases to break in Rural India for Empowering Women

Mar, 2022
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Breaking the Bias, Challenging Stereotypes

Mar, 2022
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

5 Reasons Why Climate Change Action Can’t Do Without Women

Mar, 2022
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

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

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

Using the Sun to Fetch Water

Dec, 2021
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Rise of a changemaker

Digging deep in search of water

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

Usage of FarmPrecise Mobile App: Feedback of Farmers

Sep, 2021
Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Development

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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.

Capacity Building as a Bridge to Sustainable Rural Futures

Apr, 2026
Capacity Building, Community-Led Developmnet

Capacity Building as a cornerstone of rural development strengthens leadership, resilience, sustainability, and community-driven solutions through inclusive training initiatives.

Development Practice Must Start with How Communities Already Think

Apr, 2026
Community-Led Developmnet, Participatory Approach

Participatory systems thinking empowers community-led development by integrating local knowledge, strengthening resilience, sustainability, and enabling adaptive, inclusive, long-term rural solutions.

Economic Growth vs Biodiversity : Why the Global South Faces the Toughest Trade-offs

Apr, 2026
Biodiversity, Sustainable Development

Economic growth has surged globally, but it continues to overlook the true value of biodiversity, placing disproportionate risks on the Global South.

Sun, Water and Agriculture : How Solar Energy is Changing the Landscape in Rural Chattisgarh

Apr, 2026
Renewable Energy, Rural Development

In Chhattisgarh, solar solutions bring water, irrigation, and light to villages, boosting livelihoods and building resilient, self-reliant communities.

Water-Wise Farming : How Crescent Bunds Are Transforming Cashew Cultivation in Odisha

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Land and Water Management

In Rayagada district, crescent bunds help cashew trees retain water on hilly slopes, improving yields. A simple solution strengthening tribal livelihoods and climate resilience.

Rajasthan’s Rural Revival : How Simple Structures like Pokhars and Pagaras Brought Life Back to the Land

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Rural Development, Water Consevration

In Karauli district, revived pokhars and pagaras are conserving rainwater and restoring agriculture. These community-led efforts are reducing dependence on hazardous mining while improving livelihoods and health.

From Reuse to Regeneration: The Journey of Rural Odisha’s Circular Economy

Apr, 2026
Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible, extracts maximum value from them, and then recovers and regenerates products at the end of service life.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

5 groundwater challenges that India faces

3 Gender Biases to break in Rural India for Empowering Women

Breaking the Bias, Challenging Stereotypes

5 Reasons Why Climate Change Action Can’t Do Without Women

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

Using the Sun to Fetch Water

Rise of a changemaker

Digging deep in search of water

Usage of FarmPrecise Mobile App: Feedback of Farmers

Upscaling EbA? Empirical Evidence from Western Maharashtra

5 groundwater challenges that India faces

3 Gender Biases to break in Rural India for Empowering Women

Breaking the Bias, Challenging Stereotypes

5 Reasons Why Climate Change Action Can’t Do Without Women

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

Using the Sun to Fetch Water

Rise of a changemaker

Digging deep in search of water

Usage of FarmPrecise Mobile App: Feedback of Farmers

By Categories

By Tags

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

Capacity Building as a Bridge to Sustainable Rural Futures

Development Practice Must Start with How Communities Already Think

Economic Growth vs Biodiversity : Why the Global South Faces the Toughest Trade-offs

Sun, Water and Agriculture : How Solar Energy is Changing the Landscape in Rural Chattisgarh

Water-Wise Farming : How Crescent Bunds Are Transforming Cashew Cultivation in Odisha

Rajasthan’s Rural Revival : How Simple Structures like Pokhars and Pagaras Brought Life Back to the Land

From Reuse to Regeneration: The Journey of Rural Odisha’s Circular Economy

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