Odisha’s geothermal landscape holds immense potential, with untapped resources and exciting future prospects. Various initiatives are underway to explore and harness this energy, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.
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Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024
Sahulia Singh’s family, once reliant on a limited diet of rice and potatoes, now grows a variety of vegetables through WOTR’s kitchen garden initiative, improving their nutrition and reducing dependence on distant markets.
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.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
India faced severe heatwaves in 2024, with record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heat spells from April to May. Contributing factors included El Niño conditions, lack of pre-monsoon rains, and persistent anticyclones. Rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change further intensified the heatwave’s severity, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
As scorching heatwaves become increasingly common in India, rural communities face heightened risks from heat stress. This blog post explores the nature of heatwaves, the impact of moist and dry heat stress, and the specific challenges rural India confronts. With limited infrastructure, reliance on outdoor labor, and water scarcity exacerbating the situation, the health and economic consequences are severe.
Adaptation to climate change is vital for resilience amidst rising sea levels and erratic weather patterns. Key strategies include protecting coastlines, ensuring food security, conserving water, investing in renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and protecting ecosystems.
This blog will cover blue carbon, highlighting its role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. It will help us understand its significance in combatting climate change and protecting the planet.
Every October 13th marks a pivotal moment of unity across the globe: The United Nations International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. WOTR remains committed to transforming rural lives through sustainable water and climate-resilient practices, using EbA
Odisha’s geothermal landscape holds immense potential, with untapped resources and exciting future prospects. Various initiatives are underway to explore and harness this energy, paving the way for sustainable development in the region.
Decoding the effect of heat waves and temperature extremes on Indian chilli farmers in 2024
Sahulia Singh’s family, once reliant on a limited diet of rice and potatoes, now grows a variety of vegetables through WOTR’s kitchen garden initiative, improving their nutrition and reducing dependence on distant markets.
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.
Shyam Motiram Jadhav and his wife, Vaishali Jadhav, have successfully increased their farm’s productivity and earnings by using a sprinkler system to grow brinjals, which require less water and yield higher profits compared to maize.
India faced severe heatwaves in 2024, with record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heat spells from April to May. Contributing factors included El Niño conditions, lack of pre-monsoon rains, and persistent anticyclones. Rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change further intensified the heatwave’s severity, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
As scorching heatwaves become increasingly common in India, rural communities face heightened risks from heat stress. This blog post explores the nature of heatwaves, the impact of moist and dry heat stress, and the specific challenges rural India confronts. With limited infrastructure, reliance on outdoor labor, and water scarcity exacerbating the situation, the health and economic consequences are severe.
Adaptation to climate change is vital for resilience amidst rising sea levels and erratic weather patterns. Key strategies include protecting coastlines, ensuring food security, conserving water, investing in renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and protecting ecosystems.
This blog will cover blue carbon, highlighting its role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. It will help us understand its significance in combatting climate change and protecting the planet.
Every October 13th marks a pivotal moment of unity across the globe: The United Nations International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. WOTR remains committed to transforming rural lives through sustainable water and climate-resilient practices, using EbA
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