The Need for Novel Forms of Learning to Plan for Resilient Water Systems in Human Settlements

In this blog, Zeenat Niazi discusses the need for novel forms of learning to plan for resilient water systems in human settlements. Resilient systems require flexible internal structures that can adapt or transform to deliver desired outcomes in response to changing circumstances. Learning mechanisms within governance and management systems are critical to ensure adaptive capacities. However, most monitoring and evaluation systems used by local governance in India are merely trackers and do not bridge with learning to support planning and plan implementation. The editorial suggests four areas of consideration to address this issue.

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Do women have to be rockstars to be celebrated?

Gender equality is crucial for any nation's economic growth and development. India is witnessing women entrepreneurs breaking gender norms and making a place for themselves in decision-making. They are being included in mainstream economic activities and co-creating entrepreneurship solutions that align with the local community's needs. In this blog, Kanika Verma discusses how women entrepreneurs are creating numerous job opportunities and solving local challenges. She highlights the ways women entrepreneurs have come together, creating solidarity networks and unlocking resources that provide access to renewable energy and digital technology.

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Radio Bundelkhand - Apna Radio Apni Baatein

Radio Bundelkhand is a community radio station that empowers the local community in the Bundelkhand region of India. In this blog, Maj. Gen Rahul Bhardwaj and Aakriti Uttam discusses the radio station's work in climate change adaptation and other development information in the region and its transforming actions and decisions at the grassroots towards a more climate-resilient and sustainable society.

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Bridging the Divide: Digital Infrastructure Paving the Way for Rural Entrepreneurship-led Job Creation

India needs to generate 10 million jobs yearly, more so in rural India, where over 70% of the population resides. In this blog, Kanika Verma highlights the various pioneering work done by Development Alternatives in promoting entrepreneurship in rural India. It also discusses the transformative power of ‘Digital Infrastructure’ as a driver of entrepreneurship-led job creation.

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Green and Inclusive Entrepreneurship for Job Creation

Development solutions are needed to promote green and inclusive growth and address multiple layers of challenges. In this blog, Kanika Verma discusses how green and inclusive entrepreneurship can contribute towards constructing sustainable and resilient micro-economies. While observing that there is a ‘missing middle’ in the global policy framework, she argues that a suite of instruments, created collaboratively, is needed to enable an inclusive and green transition in economies.

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Building Resilience with Nature-based Solutions

In this blog, Dr Swayam Prabha Das discusses the importance of nature-based solutions in tackling the adverse effects of climate change on infrastructure and society. This blog explores the various governmental and non-governmental initiatives in promoting nature-based solutions as part of sustainability and conservation efforts. The present events have made it clear that only community-based natural resource management can help conserve ecosystems and generate economic opportunities.

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Sustainable and Resilient Human Settlements – People and Nature at the Centre of the Transformation We Need

In this blog by Zeenat Niazi, she reminds us of the profound relevance of Gandhian principles on this World Habitat Day, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. She explores the urgency of addressing resource stress, pollution, and climate change in our settlements. The editorial delves into the spectrum of challenges- from data driven policies-to-practice approach to changing citizen behaviours.

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People, Planet and Prosperity First: The DA Perspective

As India marks its 77th Independence Day, the editorial by Dr Ashok Khosla discusses the aspirations of the country’s citizens and what “a better life for all” encompasses. He argues that it can be achieved, provided relationships among the different social sectors, structures and systems become less vertical and more horizontal.

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Building Climate Resilience to Improve Livelihoods

In this Blog, Soumen Maity recounts the adverse effects climate change is posing on earth and its inhabitants. From unprecedented heat waves to land degradation, humans are facing a plethora of problems. In this dismissal scenario, there seem to be some rays of hope. He talks about the work being done by Development Alternatives and other organisations to create a green and sustainable future.

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Time for India to embrace its legacy of social economy – the UN resolution can help

The author of the blog, Kanika Verma, highlights the United Nations' resolution on promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development. She emphasizes India's existing institutional structures and their potential to address poverty through economic and social empowerment. She suggests that embracing the social economy framework and engaging with the informal sector can drive India's transition to an inclusive and equitable future.

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