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    The Common Ground Initiative is a collaborative initiative jointly led by close to 60 organisations. It aims to strengthen environmental governance and rural livelihoods in India by leveraging the commons to address challenges related to livelihoods, climate change, and social inequality. By coordinating action across organisations and communities, the initiative works towards building an ecosystem of strong institutions and a network of change leaders, setting the stage for large-scale, lasting impact.


    Articles

    This special 8-part series has been supported by The Common Ground Initiative. The series explores various dimensions of the commons and draws on the experiences of key actors working to protect and govern them. It aims to build a deeper understanding of the role of the commons in addressing the intersecting challenges of livelihoods, climate, and social equity.
    The image shows the collapsed Sankalang Bailey Bridge. Parts of the bridge are broken down and submerged in the Teesta river as water flows by in high speed. There are two people on either side of the collapsed bridge._Memory mapping
    Technology
    May 23, 2025
    Creating a people’s biography of rivers: Northeast’s own digital archive
    Faced with climate change, riverine communities are using memory maps, audio notes, and images to archive oral histories and traditional adaptation strategies.
    by Vandana Menon | 8 min read
    The image features three women working in a field. One women holds a stack of leaves in her hand and there are rows of bound and stacked leaves laid out on the ground._Community resources
    Environment
    May 2, 2025
    IDR Explains | Commons
    In just 10 minutes, learn how India’s commons power its people, ecology, and economy—through examples, their history, and challenges.
    by India Development Review | 10 min read
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