A case study of flood impact using SAR data from Mantha in Jalna district, Maharashtra
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Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024
The village of Borgaon Math relied on one hand pump, leading to shortages and conflicts. Bhagirathi, a farmer, often traveled long distances for water, impacting daily life and her children’s education .WOTR’s efforts have provided reliable water access, improving living conditions and education.
Jalna’s water-scarce rural communities found hope through the transformative PPCP project. Between 2014 and 2019, WOTR, in collaboration with Hindustan Unilever Foundation and the Maharashtra government, undertook an integrated watershed development initiative, leading to the empowerment of local communities. As a result, water levels have significantly improved, soil productivity has been revived, and farmers have gained newfound empowerment.
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As the heat in India increases, the rising temperature is also affecting the food security of the country. India is focusing on climate-resilient agriculture by developing climate-resilient crop varieties, designed to cope with unpredictable weather and boost farm productivity.
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.
The Watershed Organisation Trust has received the Award of Excellence in Water Conservation at the CASCA 2025, organised by The CSR Universe.
Since its initiation in 2021, this project has benefited 900 families in Bhimpur, predominantly from tribal communities.
The idea that pollution increases early in development but later decreases as countries get richer and adopt cleaner technologies—as suggested by the Environmental Kuznets Curve—doesn’t hold in reality, where the damage is often lasting and hard to reverse.
Land surface temperatures refer to the heat held by the ground, vegetation, and other surfaces of the Earth that absorb sunlight and exchange energy with the air above.
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.
Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.
