The time to save our planet is now

AKAH understands the importance of environmental interventions as we are at a stage where environmental issues are impacting our livelihoods more than ever before. Watch this video to know the small and large interventions undertaken by us to combat climate change, create awareness and place us on a path towards a better tomorrow.

Celebrating a green Diwali for a healthier tomorrow

Did you know that respiratory illnesses increase by 30% during Diwali, the air quality drops 50 times below healthy levels, and stays elevated for three months after the festivities? Watch this video to know how to celebrate Diwali in a safer and more environmentally conducive manner.

World Environment Day – Gujarati

Watch the video to know the interventions undertaken by AKAH in Gujarat on the occasion of World Environment Day. From planting saplings, and creating awareness, to the distribution of bags, the video in Gujarati and highlights the many measures taken to ensure a cleaner and greener planet.

Tackling urban heat island in cities

Urban cities are experiencing excessive heat buildup due to decreasing green cover and increasing human activities that are harmful to the environment. Such a scenario creates urban heat islands which negatively impact human health, energy consumption, and living conditions. Aga Khan Agency for Habitat actively tackles this issue through increasing green infrastructure, installing cool roofs […]

Free, green, and clean energy through solar panels

Watch this video to understand the concept of a solar rooftop system, the different aspects involved, and how you can install one in your house or apartment. The video explains the economic viability, the capital saved, and the long-term benefits of solar power systems.

Creating awareness on rainwater harvesting

AKAH has been making considerable strides in the installation of Rainwater systems in areas with an acute shortage, for populations who are unable to economically support water supply or just don’t have access to rainwater for their daily requirements.

Implementation of solar rooftop panel

AKAH has helped with the implementation of solar panels for many housing areas in an intervention that has seen widespread adoption, leading to efficient energy usage, less expenses for its users and a greener world. Watch this user explain its benefits.

Creating awareness on safe water consumption through water testing

Waterborne diseases are a major public health concern with potential contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and chemical pollutants being clear health hazards. Water testing plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and preventing waterborne illnesses. AKAH works towards efficient and accurate testing of water for early detection of water quality issues, identification of […]

Testing water doesn’t have to be complex

Testing water on a regular basis can detect water issues early, identify contaminants, and help create an overall healthier public. But testing does not have to be a cumbersome process. At Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, we encourage testing by showing that the procedure can be as simple as testing the Ph of the water, […]

Reducing temperatures in Hyderabad’s urban heat island Kompally

Over the past two decades, the city of Hyderabad has witnessed a steep growth in its infrastructure, which has led to increasing temperatures in certain pockets, a phenomenon called Urban Heat Islands. Aga Khan Agency for Habitat has been tackling this in the industrial area of Kompally. Watch the video to know how we tackled […]

Mitigate rising temperatures through urban heat islands

As Urban areas increase in temperature, Urban Heat Islands are increasingly becoming a common scenario. Aga Khan Agency for Habitat tackles these scenarios through interventions such as Cool roofs, China Mosaic, and Miyawaki forests. Watch this video to know about the different ways through which we can reduce increasing temperatures in our cities.

Utilizing solar power for monetary savings and becoming green

Today, close to 3-4% of the world’s energy is generated through solar power. This number needs to be scaled up as solar energy is increasingly affordable, more economical in the long term and can even work when the main power grid is off. Aga Khan Agency for Habitat is working towards driving widescale adoption of […]