Paaniko Srot, Samudayako Shakti Water Filtration Systems That Power Self-Sustaining Economies Access to clean water should be simple, not a struggle. In Nepal, where traditional water purification methods burden households—especially women—our low-GHG water filtration systems are transforming lives. By replacing harmful practices like burning firewood and using LPG with sustainable, efficient solutions, we reduce health… Continue reading Project 23 – Nepal Water
“>Rays of Relief Water Purification Technology for Coastal Bangladesh In a pioneering approach to water security, coastal Bangladesh’s rural communities are embracing solar-powered water filtration systems to combat persistent waterborne diseases and environmental degradation in the region. Solar water filtration serves the dual purpose of providing affordable, clean water through solar desalination while reducing traditional… Continue reading Project 17 – Rays of Relief
“>Ma Hazo Ecosystem Restoration through Sustainable Agriculture in Madagascar In Madagascar, sustainable coffee and cocoa production is being redefined through the integration of indigenous farming techniques, agroecology, and community-driven agroforestry practices. The project advances sustainable coffee and cocoa production by integrating indigenous farming techniques, alley cropping, and agroecology to improve soil health, conserve biodiversity, and… Continue reading Project 22 – Ma Hazo
Harit Sandarbh Agroforestry Practices for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Sonbhadra Uttar Pradesh is grappling with an environmental crisis driven by industrial pollution and erratic climatic shifts, severely impacting agricultural productivity and groundwater recharge. This participatory agroforestry initiative emerges as a scalable Nature-based Solution, addressing carbon sequestration, erosion control, and enhanced climate resilience. By integrating diverse… Continue reading Project 19 -Harit Sandarbh
Yaf Keru Coral Reef Restoration for Biodiversity Action in Western Papua, Indonesia Yaf Keru, or the ‘Coral Garden’ project, harnesses newfound market mechanisms and converges them to mobilize the geography’s local populations toward biodiversity action. With multiple hectares of reef restoration covered and extensive efforts still to come, Raja Ampat’s growing ecotourism will witness responsible… Continue reading Project 21 – Reefs for Resilience
Off-grid: On the Rise Solar-Powered Solutions for Rural Electrification Electricity remains a privilege for many in India, but it shouldn’t be—it’s a necessity. 300 million people in the country still lack reliable access to power. Our Inverterless Solar DC system, developed by IIT Madras, changes that. Designed for affordability and accessibility, it delivers cost-effective… Continue reading Project 20 – Off-grid: On the Rise
Trees For Transition/ Rai Lulik (Sacred Land) Social Forestry for Locally-led Adaptation in Timor-Leste Timor-Leste, a country that emerged independent in 2002, is well-acquainted with resilience. As it continues to turn obstacles into opportunities, it is undergoing a seismic shift in its land-use practices—a movement led by its smallholder farmers. Reeling from Seroja, a tropical… Continue reading Project 13 – Trees For Transition
Kitchens for Clean Air:Safa Chulo Promoting Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) in Nepal The project promotes the introduction of Improved Cook Stoves in rural households building on sustainable development and climate change mitigation initiatives in Nepal. Replacing the polluting and inefficient traditional cookstoves prevalent in these areas with alternative cooking solutions reduces carbon emissions, and promotes… Continue reading Project 18 – Kitchens for Clean Air: Safa Chulo
Ibu Bakau, Bakau Kita Participatory Mangrove Restoration in Indonesia The devastating 2004 tsunami that swept through Indonesia, particularly affecting areas like Aceh, demonstrates why mangrove restoration is critical for this region. The lingering impact of this catastrophe remains visible in some coastal areas even 20 years later. Our mangrove project works directly with local… Continue reading Project 16 – Ibu Bakau, Bakau Kita
For the Agariyas Sustainable Salt Farming Using Solar PV Systems In the Rann of Kutch, India’s premier salt-producing region contributing over 75% of the nation’s output, a transformative solar-powered water pump initiative is changing traditional salt farming practices. This strategic approach replaces conventional diesel pumps with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, providing a cost-effective energy solution… Continue reading Project 15 – For the Agariyas
