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Social-Ecological Transformation

South Asia is already witnessing the detrimental effects of climate change. In our work, we promote democratic and just ways to tackle and mitigate them. Together with our partners, we not only boost concepts such as agro-ecology and food sovereignty but also support research initiatives on displacement caused by climate change.  

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Developing Curriculum on Indigenous Health in Meghalaya

NATIONAL LUTHERAN HEALTH AND MEDICAL BOARD | This project aims to acknowledge and address the pressing health and social challenges faced by indigenous persons and tribal communities in North East India with a focus on Meghalaya.

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Observing Agrarian Relations in India

FOUNDATION FOR AGRARIAN STUDIES | In the era of globalisation and liberalisation, there have been important changes in agricultural and rural development policy in less-developed countries. In the last years, FAS has put a lot of effort in observing these trends.

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Uneven Competition: The Challenges of Small-Scale Farmers in Bangladesh

RESEARCH INIATIVES, BANGLADESH | Small-scale farmers make up about 90% of all farmers in Bangladesh and account for an even larger share of the country’s food production. However, they face multiple disadvantages in comparison with the big industrialized agricultural estates.

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Preserving Indigenous Agriculture

KEYSTONE FOUNDATION |Traditional mixed cropping systems of Adivasi communities in India face threats. Our work aims to promote and conserve indigenous crops for enhanced food security and nutrition.

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Struggles and Successes of Women Waste Pickers

KASHTAKARI PANCHAYAT | This project aims to amplify waste-picker voices through the story of SWaCH.

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Overcoming the Agrarian Crisis: Towards Food Sovereignty in South Asia

FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH | Since the pandemic onset in March 2020, FoGS has consistently monitored its impacts in the food and agriculture sectors in India. Keeping the larger agrarian crisis context in mind, FoGS has shown how the pandemic has exacerbated the country’s food security.  

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