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One of the biggest drivers of co-existence is knowledge. When one equips themselves with the right information, the challenges that stem from coexisting with other species can be tackled mindfully. This is what Sumanth Bindumadhav, Director of Wildlife Protection, Humane Society International India had to say when we asked him about the idea of human-animal co-existence. 🤝 In this video, Sumanth highlights the need for a higher amount of awareness about the species that you share your immediate spaces with, even the ones that are often misunderstood. 🐅 🐍 🐝 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and also ways in which you probably are harmoniously coexisting with other animals, let’s learn from each other! 💬 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the Rainmatter Foundation, we believe in collaborative action with organisations and individuals who work in ecological and wildlife conservation towards a practical idea of coexistence. During the period of the next few weeks, we will be sharing more on this theme, specifically with snakes in the urbanscape so that all of us can together engage in more conversations so that we can share our cities consciously. #shareyourspace #coexistence #nature #conservation

The history of millets is a tale of manifold marginalisations. Millet cultivation has dwindled on the agricultural map, with rice and wheat systematically overshadowing millet cultivation in past decades. This has led to a host of marginalisations: from agriculture that sidelines indigenous knowledge, to diets that are far less diverse, and even in access to the grains themselves—who used to consume them, and who can afford them now. Our upcoming #BeyondThePlate session — ‘Understanding Millets and Marginalisation’— happening virtually on Tuesday, 13 August, will delve into the complex history of millets in India. In what ways has marginalisation historically intersected with how we see and eat some foods over others? How do consumption patterns distinguish and demarcate along identities, ways of life, and access to resources? This thought-provoking conversation will feature eminent panelists including: 🌱 The Big Fat Bao, Illustrator and Design Researcher 🌱 Dr. Bhrigupati Singh, Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University 🌱 Dimum Pertin, Founder, Gepo Aali. The session will be moderated by Dr. Chubbamenla Jamir, Founder and Director, Nattive Foodsscape Foundation. Whether you’re a food historian, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the intricate ties between food, identity, and power, this event is for you! Save the date and book your FREE spot via the link: https://lnkd.in/ddfK8fUf 📅: Tuesday, 13th August 2024 ⏰: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍: Online (Google Meet) This session is part of our Millet Revival Project in association with Rainmatter Foundation. #BeyondThePlate #OnlineEvent #MilletHistory #Millets #MilletRevivalProject #RainmatterFoundation #FoodPrivilege #HistoricalNarratives #CulturalRevival #BeALocavore #CelebrateLocal #IndianFoodMovement #DoingGoodThroughFood #TheLocavore

Fields of View, is building a free to access platform to help Civil society organisations working in vulnerability reduction and resilience to make sense of the community data they collect, and how to put it to use. The backbone of this platform is a simulation tool that we have been developing that looks at the intersectionality of factors that impact vulnerability and how social protection schemes and other resilience mechanisms impact a household's ability to withstand climate, income and health shocks.   We conducted a workshop Mid-June, that helped us understand the various conceptions of vulnerability, pathways to resilience and the challenges faced towards achieving these pathways. We had 22 participants from 15 organisations participate in the workshop and contribute to shaping of the platform.   The workshop findings shape how the platform’s outputs engage with data to help organisations build more data-informed materials for their advocacy work. SELCO Foundation Hasiru Dala Dakshin Foundation Haqdarshak Catalyst Management Services Mahila Housing Trust Oceanic Circles Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune Reap Benefit Centre for Public Impact Samvada Zero2Positive Socratus Foundation for Collective Wisdom Involve SIEDS Collective Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) Rainmatter Foundation #Socialprotection #SocialImpact #Vulnerability #EQLT #EmpoweringCommunities #TechForGood #FinancialInclusion #TechnologySolutions #Innovation

Rom has a message for all young snake enthusiasts and rescuers! 👇 Romulus Whitaker is a renowned herpetologist and wildlife conservationist who is widely recognised for establishing The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust/Centre For Herpetology, Chennai Snake Park Trust - India and the Andaman & Nicobar Environmental Team, and for his work in conserving India’s rainforests - the habitat of so many endangered species. He has been rescuing snakes and spreading awareness about human-wildlife co-existence for more than five decades now, working closely with local communities in India. 🐊 Rom reflects upon his own journey of understanding, handling and being on and off camera with snakes. For generations of snake handlers who have and continue to learn from Rom's incredible experiences and knowledge, he has a message - "If you truly love the species, treat it with respect.” 🤝🏼 ~~~~~~~~ At the Rainmatter Foundation, we believe in collaborative action with organisations and individuals who work in ecological and wildlife conservation towards a practical idea of coexistence. During the period of the next few weeks, we will be sharing more on this theme, specifically with snakes in the urbanscape so that all of us can together engage in more conversations so that we can share our cities consciously. #shareyourspace #coexistence #learning #herpetologist #wildlifeconservation

Now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar! “I had cultivated five acres of land and spent INR 0.15 million. But the flood destroyed everything,” says Subrat, a farmer from Odisha's Kendrapara district. How are farmers adapting to climate change? Watch 'Back to the Roots' from our documentary series, 'Faces of Climate Resilience'👇 https://lnkd.in/gFUXc3_m India Climate Collaborative EdelGive Foundation Rainmatter Foundation #climatechange #farmers #floods #climateresilience

In this episode of Good Food Talks, we have Nithin Kamath , CEO and Founder of Zerodha and Co-founder of Rainmatter by Zerodha who shares his journey toward sourcing good food and the importance of questioning where it comes from. He also delves into his personal checklist for identifying quality food and how he balances mindful eating with indulging in guilty pleasures every now and then. Nithin also opens up about the types of conversations he and his family have around food, sharing insights into their values and practices. He also reveals his thoughts on the future of food and the shifts he hopes to see in the industry. Join us as we explore these topics and more. What do you think the future of food holds? How do you ensure the food you eat is truly good? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you! Dropping the link to the full video in the comments below. #GoodFoodTalks #OrganicFood #AkshayakalpaOrganic

Whenever we see a snake in our surroundings, our first response is to try and remove them. We either try to do it ourselves, or try to call someone who can help us in relocating the snake. Gerry Martin, Herpetologist & Founder Trustee of The Liana Trust helped us in breaking the misconceptions surrounding snake rescue and relocation. 🐍 MISCONCEPTION: We should rescue and relocate a snake whenever we see one in our vicinity. FACT: Contrary to popular belief, snakes, like other birds, insects or reptiles we see commonly in our localities, are often not misplaced or wandering individuals, but belong to the area they are found in. They have a crucial role to play in the urban ecosystem by helping keep in check the rodent and other pest populations. In the absence of snakes, these pests would multiply, leading to a chain reaction of more snakes being attracted to the area due to the easy availability of prey.⚖️ Most of the commonly found snakes are harmless and the panic that we often experience is mostly because we tend to bucket all snakes as harmful, leading to a heightened sense of perceived danger. Knowing how to identify the commonly found snake species around us is the first step that we can take to peacefully coexist with them. An intervention by expert snake handlers is only necessary when you spot a medically significant snake indoors. Like Gerry mentions, we also have to be extremely aware that we are removing the snake from the “situation” and not from the “location” to a faraway habitat not native to theirs - which often leads to the death of the relocated snake. ⚠️ Let us know in the comments about your experiences whenever you have come across a snake in your area. 💬 Note - Medically significant snakes are the ones who have been known to cause human mortality or morbidity in case there’s an unfortunate interaction. ~~~~~~~~ At the Rainmatter Foundation, we believe in collaborative action with organisations and individuals who work in ecological and wildlife conservation towards a practical idea of coexistence. During the period of the next few weeks, we will be sharing more on this theme, specifically with snakes in the urbanscape so that all of us can together engage in more conversations so that we can share our cities consciously. #shareyourspace #coexistence #snake #knowledge #expert

Kochi, you amazed us! Our event, Mingle with Millets, featuring a cooking workshop and panel discussion, at the charming French Toast Café was such a wholesome experience. Hosted as part of our Millet Revival Project with Rainmatter Foundation, this meetup brought together Locavores from various disciplines for an engaging millet-filled afternoon. We started with interactive games and quizzes that made us rethink sustainability and appreciate the diverse textures and tastes of millets. Our panel discussion featured inspiring speakers like Sreeja from our #TLpartner producer Forest Post, farmers Rajamma and Usha from the Attapadi Livelihoods Mission, and Rakesh Nair from Svojas Farms, a millet-focused food brand. They all shared their deep knowledge and love for millets; Rajamma’s stories about Attapadi's unique climates and millet varieties were particularly fascinating. During the culinary demo, Locavores got a chance to learn three unique millet-based dishes featuring a variety of our heritage grains in imaginative ways. Our very own Thomas Zacharias showcased The Locavore Millet Bowl, a refreshing, vibrant salad highlighting proso, kodo, foxtail, and little millet. Guest chef Supriya A demonstrated a traditional breakfast called paal puttu made using little millet. This crowd-favorite dish was served with a delicious kadala curry (chickpeas) and a spicy onion chutney. Chef Tsarina Abrao Vacha taught us her Mocha Magic Pudding, a beginner-friendly and delicious dessert featuring little millet, topped with caramelised jowar popcorn. Asawari Jadhav, an attendee, was surprised by how tasty and versatile millets could be and exclaimed that she would definitely recreate the dessert! We’re immensely grateful to French Toast Café for being a terrific venue, our lovely volunteers Nazaf Ayub, Suparna G S,Sumithra Nair, Sangeetha Joseph, Meera Ramkumar, as well as Rainmatter Foundation for supporting these millet-centric events. Which city should we bring our millet magic to next? 💛

Welcome to the new Green Rural Economy LinkedIn page! 🌱🌳 This page will focus on solutions that can build sustainable rural economies. We'll explore topics across: - Regenerative agriculture and soil health - Sustainable micro-enterprises and green jobs - Decentralised local economies - Renewable energy in rural communities - Sustainable forestry and natural resource management - Protecting biodiversity and natural habitats - Leveraging technology to connect & scale innovations and More ! To kick things off, here's an introductory video that provides an overview of the green rural economy concept and why it matters. https://bit.ly/3YiI5te We're excited to connect with others who are passionate about transforming rural economies and sustainability. Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods (WELL) LabsRainmatter Foundation Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN) WASSANIndia Udhyam Learning Foundation Socratus Foundation for Collective Wisdom Platform Commons Lipok Social Foundation Buzz Women National Coalition for Natural Farming Saahas Industree Foundation Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) ClimateRISE Alliance aikyam fellows

Streaming Now on Disney+ Hotstar! Cheruthoni’s critical infrastructure, such as roads and the main bridge, were severely damaged during the 2018 Kerala floods. 📽️Watch how the town is rebuilding and climate-proofing its infrastructure in 'Rebuilding Cheruthoni' from our documentary series, 'Faces to Climate Resilience'👇 https://lnkd.in/g6YNtV9f India Climate Collaborative EdelGive Foundation Rainmatter Foundation #floods #cliamtechange #climateresilience #keralafloods