Ecosystem-based Climate Change Adaption project in Porbandar, Gujarat, has received a jury mention at the prestigious FICCI SMART URBAN INNOVATION AWARDS. The project focuses on adopting nature-based solutions to restore coastal ecosystem and mitigate the impacts of climate change. With our partner, Ericsson Global India Services’ expertise in Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat has been able to implement innovative solutions to restore mangroves against environmental changes and adapting to climate change impacts. Through GIS mapping and participatory rural appraisal, AKAH is making significant strides towards safeguarding the environment and ensuring a climate-resilient future.
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India has won the CSR Project of the Year Award hosted by CSRBox for its project ‘Environment Health Improvement Program’ in Vasai-Virar region of Maharashtra. The project is supported by Larsen and Toubro Energy Hydrocarbons. This award recognizes AKAH’s success in restoring water bodies, enhancing water management systems, and improving water access and sanitation for over 12,000 people in eight villages. The project addresses historical marginalization and prepares communities for future climate challenges by prioritizing WASH access, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion.
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India received Water Sustainability Award by the Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), International Water Association (IWA), and UNDP India for its ‘Environment Health Improvement Project’. In alignment with AKAH’s commitment to support the Government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission, the project was launched in 2017, focusing on addressing water scarcity exacerbated by climate change within the community of Palghar District, Maharashtra. Through community-led approaches addressing water distribution equity and groundwater conservation using eco-solutions, we have significantly increased water security in the area. The project’s impact has been multifaceted, increasing water access, and particularly benefiting women and girls and improving overall quality of life.
