Odisha | June 2026
In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, Wadi communities across Odisha came together to reaffirm their commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience through a series of community-led initiatives.
Farmers, Community Resource Persons (CRPs), women leaders, and local community members from Asanabania, Kharmul, Bramhaniapal, Gobardhanpur, Tantichira, and Kanaka actively participated in tree plantation drives, village clean-up campaigns, and awareness programs focused on climate-resilient agriculture and responsible natural resource management.
As part of the celebrations, mango and cashew saplings were planted across Wadi orchards, contributing to increased green cover, enhanced biodiversity, and the long-term sustainability of orchard-based farming systems. These efforts not only support environmental conservation but also strengthen livelihood opportunities for farming communities.
🌍 Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- 🌱 SDG 1 – No Poverty
- 🥗 SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
- 🌍 SDG 13 – Climate Action
- 🌳 SDG 15 – Life on Land
🌱 About the Amrita WADI Initiative
The Amrita WADI Initiative empowers tribal and marginalized communities by transforming underutilized land into productive orchards and sustainable farming systems. By promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, the initiative creates pathways to improved incomes, food security, ecological restoration, and long-term prosperity.
