Civil Society Organisations
Community-Centred Field Collaborations & Human Stories
Field Collaboration Case Studies
Our work with civil society organisations focuses on human-centred climate adaptation, working directly with communities to develop locally appropriate solutions that build resilience while preserving cultural values and traditional knowledge systems.
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Coastal Fishermen Community Resilience - Odisha
📍 Puri & Kendrapara Districts, Odisha
Status: Ongoing • 2020-2024👥 Community Partnership
Partner: Fishermen Welfare Association & Local NGOs
Beneficiaries: 5,000+ fishing families
🎯 Challenge Addressed
Cyclone impacts, sea-level rise, declining fish catch
⚡ Our Intervention
Early warning systems, livelihood diversification, community-based adaptation planning
📈 Key Outcomes
✓ 40% reduction in cyclone-related losses
✓ 3 alternative livelihood options developed
✓ Community-led disaster management system established
✓ Women's participation in decision-making increased by 60%
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Urban Slum Climate Adaptation - Delhi
📍 Yamuna Khadar, Delhi
Status: Completed • 2021-2023👥 Community Partnership
Partner: Slum Dwellers Federation & Community Leaders
Beneficiaries: 2,000+ residents
🎯 Challenge Addressed
Extreme heat, flooding, water scarcity, poor sanitation
⚡ Our Intervention
Heat-resilient shelters, rainwater harvesting, community health programs
📈 Key Outcomes
✓ 30% reduction in heat-related health issues
✓ Water security improved for 80% households
✓ 15 community health volunteers trained
✓ Flood resilience infrastructure installed
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Drought-Resilient Farming - Rajasthan
📍 Jodhpur & Barmer Districts, Rajasthan
Status: Completed • 2019-2023👥 Community Partnership
Partner: Farmer Producer Organisations & Women's Groups
Beneficiaries: 3,500+ farming families
🎯 Challenge Addressed
Recurring droughts, groundwater depletion, crop failures
⚡ Our Intervention
Drought-resistant crops, water conservation, climate-smart agriculture training
📈 Key Outcomes
✓ 50% increase in drought-resistant crop adoption
✓ Water conservation techniques implemented in 200+ villages
✓ Farm income increased by 35%
✓ Women farmers' cooperatives strengthened
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Forest Community Conservation - Uttarakhand
📍 Himalayan Villages, Uttarakhand
Status: Ongoing • 2020-2025👥 Community Partnership
Partner: Forest Dependent Communities & Environmental NGOs
Beneficiaries: 1,500+ tribal families
🎯 Challenge Addressed
Deforestation, biodiversity loss, climate-induced migration
⚡ Our Intervention
Community forest management, ecotourism development, traditional knowledge integration
📈 Key Outcomes
✓ 25% increase in forest cover
✓ Traditional medicinal plant cultivation revived
✓ Ecotourism generating 40% additional income
✓ Youth migration reduced by 30%
Community Engagement Activities
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Women's Group Meeting - Disaster Preparedness
📍 Odisha Coastal VillagesTraining women leaders in coastal communities on early warning systems and emergency response planning.
👥 150+ Women Leaders👨🌾
Farmer Field Schools - Climate-Smart Agriculture
📍 Rajasthan VillagesHands-on training sessions with farmers on drought-resistant farming techniques and water conservation.
👥 500+ Farmers🗺️
Community Mapping Workshops
📍 Multiple StatesParticipatory mapping exercises with communities to identify climate vulnerabilities and adaptation priorities.
👥 1,000+ Community Members🧑🎓
Youth Climate Champions Program
📍 NationwideTraining young community members as climate advocates and change agents in their villages.
👥 200+ YouthNGO Project Collaborations
TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute)
Rural Energy Access & Climate Resilience
Focus: Clean energy solutions for rural communities
Impact: 50+ villages electrified with solar microgrids
COE-CCA IITD Role: Technical support, capacity building, research
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Water Security & Drought Management
Focus: Community-based water conservation
Impact: Traditional water harvesting revived in 100+ villages
COE-CCA IITD Role: Policy research, community mobilisation
Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
Women's Climate Leadership
Focus: Gender-inclusive climate adaptation
Impact: 5,000+ women trained in climate-resilient livelihoods
COE-CCA IITD Role: Training programs, livelihood support
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Focus: Community forest and grassland management
Impact: Restored 10,000+ hectares of degraded land
COE-CCA IITD Role: Research, community organising, capacity building
Building Resilient Communities Together
Our partnerships with civil society organisations ensure that climate adaptation solutions are developed with and by communities, respecting local knowledge and building lasting resilience from the ground up.
12,000+
Families Reached
250+
Villages Covered
15+
NGO Partners
8
States Active