Capacity Building of Communities in Uttarakhand

• Capacity building of rural community institutions on management and sustainable  utilisation of resources helps in sustainable development.

• Simple interventions like introduction of climate resilient crops; helped in improving agriculture, as well as helped in maintaining environmental    sustainability. 

• Market systems also need to be sensitised on climate resilience and  environmental sustainability as farmers depend on market for inputs and  suggestions influencing their behviour patterns.

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Integrated Models for Soil and Water Conservation in Tripura

• Combining livelihood approach to soil and moisture conservation measures facilitates in better ownership and sustainability of the initiative

• Integrated intervention approach prevents erosion from upstream catchment slopes at the same time preventing sedimentation in downstream water  bodies.

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Agro-Forestry Models in Tripura

• Economic diversification facilitates building resilience of communities

• Agro forestry has the potential to contribute to both climate change mitigation and  adaptation by enhancing resilience and reducing threats

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Springshed Development using Geohydrology in Sadam Block, South Sikkim

• Springshed development under MGNREGA revived the drying spring facilitated co-benefit for communities dependent on springs and streams for domestic and cultivation purposes.

• An innovative mechanisms of using scientific methodology (geohydrology) with decentralised decision making facilitated in success and sustainability of the initiative.

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Climate-Resilient Cardamom Plantations in North Sikkim

• Convergence of different departments facilitated improvement of livelihoods of climate vulnerable societies.

• Traditional adaptive management system combined with new scientific approaches have potential for improved ecological health, and socio-economic well-being of vulnerable communities

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Lake Revitalisation in Sikkim

• Lake revitalisation, a successful initiative recharged the ground water along with promoting eco-tourism

• Convergence with a national flagship programme, MGNREGA revitalised local water resources and facilitated building resilience of local communities.

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Facilitating Market Linkages for Organic Farming in Dauladhar Range, Himachal Pradesh

• Knowledge and capacity training on climate resilient practices facilitates informed decisions making by farmers; as farmers prefer organic agriculture when provided guidance, support and appropriate market linkages

• The adoption of organic farming is equally profitable when facilitated with market linkages and facilitates building

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Interweaving Traditional and Modern Architecture in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh

• Construction activities in disaster prone area need to follow precautionary pathways

• Local wisdom and locally available material can be used for building modern and yet environmental friendly houses

• Mud architecture provide enhanced value to local resources for climate mitigation, if taken to scale and talent promoting differentiated value of asset.

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Organic and Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh

• Organic ways of agriculture are beneficial for farmer’s personal well-being, as well as for planetary well-being and are more climate resilient.

• To make farmers self-reliant; it is important to strengthen community institutions for enhancing their decision making ability and introducing new techniques of production systems.

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Community Based Institutions for Forest Management in Uttarakhand

• Van Panchayats (Community based institutions) are key institutions to manage forest/natural resources efficiently to build a sense of ownership and social authority over their natural resources.

• Regeneration of forests provides co-benefits for environment, climate and livelihood security.

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