Farming against the drought: Life in Rural Tanzania amid Climate Change
By Femke van Woezik In a small village called Membe (Dodoma Region, Tanzania), the rhythm of the weather has shifted … Continued
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When the People Decide: The True Meaning of Locally Led Decision-Making in Isiolo
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Manganhars: the Beacons of Happiness
By Ashfaque Soomro and Frank van Steenbergen In ancient times, there were some tribes or communities that sustained themselves through … Continued
Locally Led Adaptation in Bangladesh: North Puijala’s Journey to Water Security
by Md. Mehedi Hasan Shuvo (Uttaran) and Mst.Jannatul Naim This blog is part of a dossier on locally-led adaptation, featuring insights and … Continued
Lebanon’s path to resilient farming
By Inge de Willigen The sustainability of the global conventional food system is under increasing scrutiny, with strong claims that … Continued
Washerwoman
By Getachew Engdayehu Sewnet Mitiku Gashaw, aged around 47, is among hundreds of laundry women working in this domestic business … Continued
Pastoralism in Balochistan: a quick insight
by Ashfaque Ahmed Soomro, Abdul Salam and Frank van Steenbergen Rangelands cover more than 70% of the vast land mass … Continued
The Much-Needed Reversal: Nature-Based Solutions for Rangeland Management in Balochistan, Pakistan
by Ashfaque Ahmed Soomro and Frank van Steenbergen Rangelands are the heartbeat of rural livelihoods and managing microclimates in Balochistan. … Continued
Plant Ash, Honey Locust Tree, and Rice Water: Ancient Chinese Practice for Washing Clothes
by CongCong Li In ancient Chinese times “dǎoliàn”(捣练) – a special type of laundry – was one of the most … Continued
Endod: African Soap Nut Power
By Getachew Engdayehu and Frank van Steenbergen Washing clothes is key to life and defines hygiene and health. In most … Continued
How Community Regranting Drives Climate Adaptation in Bangladesh’s Chars
by Shaheber Alga Union, Ulipur, Kurigram, Bangladesh Friendship NGO, supported by Dr. Jannatul Rushni Naim This blog is part of … Continued
Empowering Communities to Restore Landscapes: A Regranting Model from Amhara, Ethiopia
By ORDA Ethiopia with support by Nardos Masresha This blog is part of a dossier on locally-led adaptation, featuring insights and lessons … Continued
From Aid Recipients to Local Leaders: Regranting as a Catalyst for Policy Dialogue and Community Empowerment in Bangladesh
By Uttaran, supported by Dr. Jannatul Naim Rushni This blog is part of a dossier on locally-led adaptation, featuring insights and lessons … Continued