Livelihoods

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

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.

Solidarity with Ladakh’s ‘Delhi Chalo’ Yatra, Demanding  Constitutional Safeguards

This Yatra highlights continued neglect of the region’s legitimate demands for special Constitutional status, enabling its people to protect their land, culture, environment and economic interests.

एकल महिलाओं को स्वावलंबी बनाने  की पहल (in Hindi)

महिलाओं के लिए ऐसा मंच उपलब्ध कराना जिसमें वे एक साथ आ सकें, उनका दुख-दर्द बांट सकें, एक दूसरे से जुड़ सकें, खुलकर बात कर सकें और आपस में अनुभव साझा कर सकें।

Traditional Wisdom and Climate Change: Exploring Lived Experience of the Koli Community

The paper raises questions of community and property rights and explores how climate change as a phenomenon has affected the daily lives of the fishing community over the years.

Farmers pin hopes on new agricultural calendar to weather climate variabilities

Wayanad farmers create a new agricultural calendar harnessing traditional farming knowledge in a bid to adapt to climate change.

India’s 2024 Election Results Should Spur a Renewed Movement Towards Justice, Equity, and Sustainability

From the perspective of the VSGA, which represent a wide section of the country’s regions and peoples, these results are a sign that Indian democracy is alive, kicking and maturing.

मिट्टी-बीज बचाने का अनोखा मेला (In Hindi)

बीजोत्सव में सुरक्षित व पौष्टिक खान-पान पर ज़ोर दिया जाता है।

Dharani: Towards Holistic Agriculture

Dharani Farming and Marketing Cooperative is a producer-owned and managed business enterprise of smallholder farmers located in Andhra Pradesh promoted by Timbaktu Collective

What Time is the Nomad?

Talking with Pabubhai, a nomadic pastoralist from the Rabari community in Kachchh, revealed the importance of time and temporality for his life and livelihood.

Crafting the Future

The revival of craft, food and agriculture traditions in Nagaland, is leading to stronger livelihoods, women's empowerment, and conservation of biodiversity.