Foundation for Ecological Security
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A non-profit working towards conservation of nature and natural resources through the collective action of local communities.
Anand, India
Joined April 2019
This collaboration is helping build cross-country learnings on inclusive and equitable water governance. #PromiseofCommons.
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EPIC unites 7 partners from India, Tanzania & Ethiopia to explore equity & water governance through case studies in each country. As part of this initiative, FES is contributing a case study from Kalyanpura Watershed, Rajasthan, focusing on equity in watershed governance.
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Aneree Dhebar & Bandana Sambyal represented FES at the 2nd Annual Meeting of Equity Perspectives in Irrigation Care or Control (EPIC) Project in Arusha, Tanzania. Read more here:
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EPIC 2nd Annual Workshop – Tanzania (18 - 23 August 2025) Last week, the EPIC team came together in Arusha & Moshi, Tanzania, for a week of collaborative learning and field visits. The workshop began...
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29 awards were distributed across several levels. Each recognition is a milestone in the journey of #PromiseOfCommons, where individuals, communities, organisations and government bodies unite to restore land, water, and livelihoods.
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This Independence Day, the Government of Rajasthan recognised a few of these community-led stewardship efforts, including those towards water conservation, revegetation of degraded pastures, strengthening of local governance and women’s leadership.
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Grassroots action shapes our collective futures. Community-led interventions have time and again showcased that sustainable change is anchored in the collective power of the people.
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This lively book invites you to step into the camps, walk with the herds and witness their way of life. Read the book here: Know more about the Rainfed Livestock Network initiative here:
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Shaping Policies to Support Socially and Ecologically Sustainable Livestock Development in India’s Rainfed Areas
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This photo book by G B Mukherji, a retired Secretary to the Government of India, weaves together words, images, and gentle advocacy to reveal their relevance, social, economic and ecological value, and the need for their continuance.
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Today we honour Hartingaram, who passed away in June this year. His life spoke of resilience, struggle, and deep ties with the land, and the millions of pastoralists whose journeys keep our landscapes alive.
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Pastoralism is not just a livelihood. It is climate wisdom. It sustains soil, water, seeds, and biodiversity. Yet they face several challenges, resulting in a shrinking space for pastoralists in India.
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The Rainfed Livestock Network joins the global call that marks the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists in 2026, recognising the vital role pastoralists play in sustaining ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods by the UN. @IYRP2026
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Read the article written by Himanshu Nitnaware and published in the @down2earthindia magazine here: . #PromiseOfCommons #CommunityAction #CommonLands #CommunityStewardship #SustainableDevelopment #GenerationRestoration #CollectiveAction #Sustainability.
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Similar is the story of Phaashicha Dongar in Maharashtra, where community-led efforts have transformed a dry hill into a sacred grove by blending traditional cultural practices with modern conservation methods.
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Across Maharashtra, communities are taking charge of creating better futures - transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems. What makes this possible? Collective action - citizens, students, and naturalists united to protect the Commons.
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It supports SDGs like SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by empowering communities to restore and protect the Commons.
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Restoration of water systems, water-efficient agriculture through informed community planning, integrated water and Commons management by harnessing tools and technology support the realisation of multiple SDGs.
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This, in turn, ensures the health of the landscapes they inhabit. Initiatives like these, supported by @MyIndusIndBank, help to contribute to global discussions on water for Climate Action.
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Playing games to collectively discuss sustainable water usage for agriculture, and using CLART to identify the suitability of water harvesting structures, the community secure their lives and livelihoods, and ensures recharge of critical water Commons for years to come.
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