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SEEDS and Howden Foundation Partner to support communities experiencing extreme heat in New Delhi

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New Delhi [India], March 27: Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) and the Howden Foundation have joined forces to improve climate resilience towards extreme heat amongst New Delhi’s most vulnerable communities, as urban heat conditions in New Delhi reach alarming levels. Through this collaboration, SEEDS will combine AI-driven heat mapping with satellite imagery and […]

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SEEDS and PwC India Foundation Rebuild Himachal Govt Primary School

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New Delhi [India], February 14: The Sustainable Environment & Ecological Development Society (SEEDS), in collaboration with the PwC India Foundation, has successfully reconstructed the Government Primary School Kuklah in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, which was completely destroyed by the devastating floods of August 2023. The initiative ensures that students now have access to a safe […]

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Tripura Flood Relief 2024: How SEEDS Helped Communities Recover

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Agartala (Tripura) [India], December 28: Following unprecedented rainfall that began on August 21, 2024, Tripura experienced its worst flooding in over four decades. This catastrophic event impacted 17 lakh people across eight districts, displacing over 1.28 lakh residents who were forced to seek refuge in relief camps. Thirty-one lives were lost, and numerous others were […]

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Local Champions Honored at APMCDRR 2024 for Disaster Resilience Leadership

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Manila – The third edition of the Asia-Pacific Local Leaders Forum for Disaster Resilience (APLL4DR) Awards celebrated outstanding local leaders from across the region, recognising their remarkable contributions to building resilient communities. Held as part of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024, the event, hosted by ADRRN’s localisation hub, SEEDS, highlighted […]

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From Crisis to Resilience: Impact-Driven Stories of Lives Transformed by SEEDS’ Emergency Response

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New Delhi [India], August 23: In times of disaster, emergency responders play a crucial role in providing immediate relief and support to affected communities. Their efforts can mean the difference between life and death, helping to stabilize situations and lay the groundwork for recovery. According to the World Bank, natural disasters push 26 million people […]

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SEEDS Champions Nature-Based Solutions to Revive Water Bodies Across India

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New Delhi (India), June 5: On World Environment Day 2024 join the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) on their exciting journey  implementing nature-based solutions in a series of successful projects that are reviving and rejuvenating water bodies across the country. Through community involvement, these initiatives mark significant steps in checking coastal erosion, heritage […]

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Interim Budget 2024: Industry leaders across sectors give thumbs up

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New Delhi (India), February 5: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her sixth Budget on February 1. This was an interim budget ahead of the general elections later this year. The Interim Budget 2024 focused on youth and women empowerment, while maintaining fiscal consolidation and continuing capex, hinting continued investment focus across sectors infra, housing, […]

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शोध: लाखों लोगों को शुद्ध पानी दे सकते हैं सहजन के बीज

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एक नए शोध में पता चला है कि सहजन के बीज शुद्ध पानी दे सकते है, ये पानी को शुद्ध करने में इतने सहायक हो सकते हैं कि विकासशील देशों में बेहद कम कीमत पर लाखों लोगों को शुद्ध जल मुहैया करा सकते हैं। सहजन का उपयोग सब्जी और प्राकृतिक तेलों के लिए किया जाता […]

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