Livelihoods
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.
Press Release by Janta Parliament (जनता संसद) 18 Aug. 2020
Janta Parliament calls on urgent action for ecological security
Kibber’s snow leopards
With efforts, people came to accept snow leopards and gradually the animals grew in number.
Dewlieh Community: Revival of Millet Cultivation
It made them go back to their roots, to consuming indigenous foods which are healthy; and now they depend less on the market
Reviving the Trinjan
An effort to empower rural women and reimagine their agency through revival of art and craft of weaving in Punjab
Lessons on coexistence with the environment from two tribal districts in Odisha
Over 60 varieties of crops, including paddy, millets, legumes, leaves, tubers and vegetables are grown during a season in a phased manner
Emergence of small-scale cold-pressed oil units in Tamil Nadu, a welcome change for the local food systems
Autonomous emergence of small scale cold-pressing oil units to meet local demand for healthy cooking oils offers hope
Odisha set to introduce locally produced millets into ICDS, PDS
Keonjhar district (Odisha) is introducing locally grown ragi (millet) as part of the pre-school meal from July 2020 onwards.
Ecosystems-based adaptation keeps water running in Bhojdari even in dry months
Besides the supply side augmentation factors of water management, equitable distribution and use prioritisation are also important.
Ecovillages – A Silent Development Revolution in South Odisha
In recent years, the importance of sustainability has been recognized in the sectors of agriculture and development with the UN,…