Projects

 Organic farming

Organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm wastes, aquatic wastes) and other biological materials along with beneficial microbes (bio-fertilizers) to release nutrients to crops for increased sustainable production in an eco friendly pollution free environment.

 Energy and food security

In recent decades, researchers and policy-makers have increasingly emphasized the importance of the complex relationships between water, energy and food (also called the WEF nexus) that is often overlooked in narrowly focused assessments, investments and policies. While the interconnected nature of WEF has been recognized and supported by a number of examples around the globe, there is a relatively limited understanding of how to tackle these complex relationships when conducting assessments and taking action.

 Rural Technology

It has been realized that development in any country is possible, when its majority of population living in rural areas become part of the growth process. Development of rural infrastructure and expansion of both farm and non-farm economy is the only way forward to achieve such an inclusive growth. Comprehensive rural development identified as one of the main approaches towards achieving the objectives of reducing poverty, expand employment and enterprises creation and enhancing livelihood opportunities in the region to improve the wellbeing of those living in the rural areas. Therefore, it is suggested that a platform can be created to show case a large number of rural technologies for its demonstration, dissemination, adoption to benefit a larger group of people. This platform can be called as Rural Technology.

Forests are interwoven with the lives of the people of the region. They provide wood, cork and other products and services, and are a source of income for many. Yet they are under increasing pressure from both changes in human activities and climate-related stresses such as temperature increases, reduced rainfall and prolonged periods of drought. The positive message is that there is a strong technical basis and political will across the Mediterranean to tackle these issues collaboratively.