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    Dasra is a strategic philanthropic organisation that aims to transform India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. ClimateRISE Alliance is a collaborative platform anchored by Dasra, that aims to build knowledge, consensus, and common outcomes with more than 50 civil society organisations working at the intersections of climate action and resilience for the most vulnerable communities.

    Supported by the Rainmatter Foundation, the Alliance’s objective is to shape an India view, a common vocabulary, and enable a multi-stakeholder engagement approach on climate action in the country.


    Articles

    Man in a river_Bihar floods
    Climate Emergency
    August 4, 2023
    Troubled waters in Bihar’s floodplains
    The rise of unregulated construction in floodplains, along with infrastructural interventions such as barrages and embankments, is worsening the impact of floods in Bihar.
    by Siddharth Agarwal | 3 min read
    Illustration of tree with birds_climate change philanthropy
    Philanthropy & CSR
    May 19, 2023
    Centring equity in India’s climate philanthropy
    Jarnail Singh, deputy director, India, at MacArthur Foundation, on why climate philanthropy in the country must adopt an equity lens and how partnerships in the sector can enable this.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Smarinita Shetty | 7 min read
    four women standing with solar panels in their hand_women and climate change
    Gender
    May 16, 2023
    Women can accelerate climate action
    While women are already playing a crucial role in adapting to the devastating effects of climate change, they also have the potential to drive mitigation efforts.
    by Halima Ansari, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
    three young women holding up their identity cards at a polling booth--karnataka elections
    Climate Emergency
    May 10, 2023
    Green votes: Karnataka elections and climate change
    As Karnataka votes, young voters want to know political parties’ plan to address local climate change issues.
    by Archana K R, Ashish V R | 2 min read
    an elephant crossing a forest road--human wildlife conflict
    Climate Emergency
    March 28, 2023
    Human-wildlife conflict in the time of climate change
    Climate change is a major threat to animals and their habitats, thereby increasing chances of human-wildlife conflict. Here's how we must rethink conservation efforts in light of the climate emergency.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
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