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Events

Building India's Climate Ecosystem: Innovation, Talent, Leadership

Development Alternatives was one of the anchor partners at Climate Asia’s Annual Conference 2026, convening leaders across finance, institutions, technology, governance, and communities to accelerate...

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Brainstorming Session on Decarbonising the Indian Brick Industry: Strategies & Pathways

Workshop explores pathways to decarbonise India’s brick industry sustainably

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Safe Mobility Rolls Forward in Gorakhpur

On 25th March 2026, five women e-rickshaw entrepreneurs under the Safe Mobility initiative were flagged off by Hon'ble Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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• Aligning Action, Stakeholder Pathways to Decarbonise Construction in India

  Stakeholders align on pathways to decarbonise India’s construction sector

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• Community Engagement for Water Conservation

  Community engagement builds awareness and ownership for sustainable water management

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• A Consultation Workshop on Advancing LC3 in Odisha: Unlocking Market Readiness for Low Carbon Cement

  The workshop brought together key stakeholders from government agencies, cement industry and research institutions to deliberate upon LC3 potential in Odisha

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• Bal Mela and SIYB Initiative

  Joyful learning and entrepreneurship training strengthen communities and local

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Story of Change

Revitalizing Mangalagiri’s Gold Jewellery Cluster through Collective Livelihoods

Mangalagiri, a town in Guntur district, has long been known for its gold jewellery craftsmanship.

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Perspectives

Indian Brick Sector needs System change

In this month’s #DABlog, Dr Soumen Maity explores how India’s brick sector is quietly driving both growth and crisis, powering urban expansion while contributing significantly to pollution. As demand...

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