Sustainable Development
in South India
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The project Toranam aims at helping farmers to mitigate and adapt to climate change using sustainable agroforestry and alternative marketing strategies, while raising environmental awareness and promoting green energy.
THE CHALLENGES
Many small-scale farmers in India are heavily affected by the negative effects of climate change and pressure from large agro-chemical corporations. They face a hopeless situation, the burden of debt has driven thousands of smallholders into suicide, leaving families without any perspective.
OUR SOLUTIONS
Our project is based in Madanapalle, South India. As agriculture is the main economic activity in this semi-arid region which is strongly impacted by global climate change, we focus on promoting alternative agricultural and sustainability practices. However sustainable development cannot be guaranteed by compiling the best solutions and practices alone. It must be accepted and held up by the locals who are the ones to implement the changes in the region through long-term management. Therefore, close engagement with local small-scale farmers and building the community’s knowledge by environmental education are vital. Lastly, to add more values to the primary agriculture commodities, empower farmers with fair trade benefits and self-sustain the project, we also work on green business entrepreneurship.
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To learn more about our 4 key pillars, click on the topics below.
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