Resilient habitats,
thriving communities

Laying the foundation for future
through climate action

Aga Khan Agency
for Habitat, India

Together we can help
communities and individuals
become self-reliant

Since its inception in 2000, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India has worked with communities to build their resilience to the effects of natural hazards and climate change. AKAH promotes risk-informed planning, preparedness, safeguarding key infrastructure, ensuring access to basic services, and creating safe and climate-resilient habitats. With a focus on long-term development, AKAH aims to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters through community-led action combining participatory and data-driven approaches. AKAH India is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable people.

Our Impact

HABITAT IMPROVEMENT

41,000+

interventions

ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT

500,000+

interventions

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

10,000+

interventions

WATER AND SANITATION

92,000+

interventions

Laying the foundation for safer, more sustainable, and resilient communities

Flagship Initiatives

Together we can help communities and individuals become self-reliant.

Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation

Protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable ecosystems

Water Security Management

Building dignity, health, and wellbeing through effective water management

Enviroshala: Building School Resilience

Creating environmentally conscious future generations

Urban Habitat Risk Resilience

Promoting resilient housing and climate-adaptive development

Disaster Risk Reduction

Building resilient communities that can respond and adapt to risks and changes

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Where We Work

Each of the places where we work, called our regions, has a distinct story and a local community dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need

GUJARAT

The vast and vivid coastline of Gujarat makes the state highly sensitive to the impacts of climate change. The cities experience rising temperatures, variable rainfall, sea level variations, severe weather events, and cyclonic activity. These issues threaten key infrastructure, affecting people's quality of life and livelihoods. Various initiatives in Gujarat seek to minimize vulnerabilities and promote climate-resilient livelihoods, improving quality of life.

MAHARASHTRA

Due to its environment and geographical characteristics, Maharashtra, on the India’s western coast, is vulnerable to disasters. Urbanization, deforestation, and improper land use further increase disaster susceptibility and make disaster response and recovery difficult. Therefore, addressing the vulnerability of Maharashtra requires comprehensive strategies that integrate climate change adaptation,disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development practices.

TELANGANA

Semi-arid climate, limited rainfall, and hot summers in Telangana pose significant challenges to adaptation. Heat waves are frequent and intensifying, leading to health risks, and adverse effects on human well-being. Climate impacts also disrupt ecosystems, affecting forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires a holistic approach focusing on sustainable water management, climate-resilient livelihoods, early warning systems, and community adaptation measures.

Our Partners

AKAH India works closely with governments, nonprofits, businesses, think tanks, and other institutions that share a commitment to build self-reliant and resilient communities.

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