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A large-scale training program that actually delivered results
Posted on 21 Mar, 2023 07:58 PMThe context
Making rural India water smart
Posted on 16 Mar, 2023 04:41 PMPoor management of water and over dependence on groundwater is making India a water stressed country, which can spell doom for agricultural productivity. How India manages and governs water will be important in the future. Adopting water smart attitudes and behaviours by rural communities is crucial. How can that be achieved? This book shows the way.
Jharkhand's agroforestry potential
Posted on 16 Mar, 2023 12:29 PMIn order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including enhancing livelihood, decreasing poverty, preserving the environment and biodiversity, and reversing climate change, agroforestry areas should be expanded in a variety of ways.
Providing access to safe drinking water to transform 10,000 lives in several Indian states
Posted on 13 Mar, 2023 08:57 PMMore than 10,000 people in Bhagalpur and Buxar districts of Bihar have been given access to life-saving clean, drinking water through Halma plc’s Water for Life campaign in partnership with WaterAid.
Reaping the benefits of skilling from water testing
Posted on 12 Mar, 2023 05:30 PMEven as the entire world was tackling COVID-19, a revolution was taking place in India during the years 2021–22.
Sustainability lessons from an all-women’s team in Chennai
Posted on 11 Mar, 2023 05:37 PMWomen are recognized for their contributions in various spheres during International Women's Day. Nonetheless, it is crucial to acknowledge the overlooked unsung heroes. Among them are the women conservancy and waste management workers who work tirelessly every day to keep our cities clean.
How to restore India's degraded pond ecosystem
Posted on 11 Mar, 2023 09:41 AMHealthy pond ecosystems are critical for achieving several sustainable development goals (SDG) through numerous ecosystem services (e.g., flood control, nutrient retention, and carbon sequestration).
Climate change is actively impeding the progress made across all SDGs: Reveals Dasra
Posted on 10 Mar, 2023 03:22 PMDasra, a strategic philanthropy organisation, during the 14th edition of Dasra Philanthropy Week organised at Godrej One, Vikhroli in Mumbai, introduced its vision to collaborate with various sector experts, funders, civil society organisations and institutions to form Climate Action alliance to enable intersectional climate action
Green jobs for women and a way to address climate change
Posted on 10 Mar, 2023 02:37 PMOn March 6, Climate Asia organized a panel discussion titled "Green Jobs for Women: A Path to Climate Solutions." The panel was designed to discuss aspects of the green jobs ecosystem for women and explore how it can contribute to addressing climate change.