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Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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The search for dignified, ecologically sustainable and meaningful livelihoods and jobs is featured in this section. This includes the continuation and enhancement of fulfilling traditional occupations that communities choose to continue, including in agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, fisheries, crafts, and others in the primary economy. It also includes sustainable, dignified jobs in manufacturing and service sectors where producers and service-providers are in control of their destinies and revenues are equitably distributed.
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‘Family farmers’ at your doorstep
Organic Fruits, vegetables, cereals and pulses for family, at the doorstep, from one farmer.
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Kerala artistes spread awareness on farmer rights
Samskarika Sahithi has become the first cultural body to come out creatively in support of the striking farmers.
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Where Camels Take to the Sea
How will all of those kharais fare in a region that has become less hospitable to them?
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Engineer-Turned-Farmer Harnesses Wind, Solar Energy; 450 Entrepreneurs
... the winds were good between May and October, while in the remaining months the sunlight was strong,
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School Education Through Work & Action : What Might it Mean Today ?
A RURAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM that is ACTIVITY-BASED, ENJOYABLE, MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT
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Learning from Dalit Women fighting for land rights in Punjab
Solidarity brought a renewed sense of hope around the future of agriculture and autonomy of farmers in the region
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Transformations – Wellbeing
In Korchi taluka, villages are moving towards transformation in multiple spheres, and are re-defining development and wellbeing
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Farm to Systems – Where is our measuring tape?
Measuring the impacts of agro-ecology, farmers realize the various benefits of diversifying their farm enterprises.
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Reviving the Thar Desert’s Camel Culture
Protecting the camel is synonymous to protecting its habitat—large, open, desert areas used by villages as commons