Livelihoods
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.
Ghasiyari award, unique competition of grass cutting In Tehri Garhwal
A grass cutting contest where each contestant is judged on her speed and skill at grass cutting and her knowledge about the forest and cattle.
An organic way of life
Clothing, pickles, packaging... the city has a thriving organic ecosystem
Meet the solar sisters
With this Rs.200 solar lamp, they are no longer afraid of stepping out after hours, especially during the rainy season when snakes abound.
मालधारियों से सीखना होगा (in Hindi)
आज जलवायु बदलाव के दौर में परंपरागत ज्ञान टिकाऊ विकास के लिए जरूरी हो गया है। इसमें मालधारियों की जीवनशैली मार्गदर्शक बन सकती है।
Can Camel Milk Save India’s Nomadic Raikas?
Emerging markets for milk could revive camel herders' fortunes.
From the Himalayan mountains to Ocean Blues – Avani to Saagari
Avani's approach is to re-establish the broken link between the natural resource base, the farmer, dyer and weaver, and to nurture it
‘This forest is like an old friend’ – India’s tribal women fight for land ownership
Efforts by a group of women to save a forest has been so successful, it's becoming the template for forests across the state
Sorlagondi women become agents of change
They have played a pivotal role in conservation of seven mangrove species
A Common Right: Defending Communal Forests in India
One of the village leaders shares the story of how they were able to protect their lands and secure the future of their community.