2023-24 Scale-up project Overview Satellite systems and data from space can help nations meet the Sustainable Development Goals. The Caelus Foundation approach empowers nations to develop space capabilities in an economically viable way. This enables their partners in each nation to ensure that solutions will continue to benefit the population for the long … Continued
Project presentation The lives of indigenous communities are threatened by land-grabbing which prevents them from pursuing their traditions including agricultural activities. The consequences are the disappearance of local knowledge and a dwindling food supply. Indigenous women are particularly affected, notably by the inability to maintain food security and pass on traditional knowledge of ecosystems and … Continued
2024-25 Scale-up project Presentation of the project The Community & Livelihood Support in Afghanistan project’s main objective is to support the most vulnerable Afghans, notably women, girls, poor households, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities, as they navigate compounding economic, social and political crises. The project works with the Community-Driven Development Organization … Continued
In a quest of working toward youth, the Delegation of the European Union to India with GIZ, CEEW and TERI launched the Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) in 2019. YCC was envisaged as a competitive and educative mode of action, wherein youth from across the country were invited to join hands to address climate change issues. … Continued
This project is crucial for indigenous and ethnic minority (IEM) communities to have better access to the data and information for exercising their rights to self-determination and self-governance. Storytelling with data enables communities to protect their collective interests and to engage in decision-making processes while raising public awareness. This project aims to expand the initiative … Continued
The concept of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) is gaining global traction. Diverse voices from the global south that offer unique experiences and lived realities can add to the growing understanding on how a FFP could change the trajectory of governance to make it more impactful, inclusive and lasting. Through extensive research, consultations and deep discussions … Continued
2022-23 Scale-up project Overview The project has enabled cross-border collaboration toward transformative solutions to South Asia’s environmental crisis: melting glaciers, unprecedented floods, and unbreathable air. Long-standing political conflict in the region hinders joint solutions to these shared challenges. Convened by world-leading peacemakers, the platform stood out by its ability to work across the India-Pakistan … Continued
Aquaconnect enables data-driven solutions using Artificial intelligence and satellite remote sensing to improve aquaculture productivity and value chain transparency. The project aims to drive sustainability at the farm level: they work with 60,000+ fish and shrimp farmers across coastal states of India. Their programs bring better access to farmers to adopt sustainable farming through a … Continued
Effective medical waste management during and after the Covid-19 outbreak is an issue in developing countries, and the UNDP is helping authorities across the world to overcome this challenge. In Sri Lanka, the initiative promotes new digital and gender-responsive solutions to local healthcare waste (HCW) management. Work focuses on bridging the last-mile safe disposal of … Continued
The Cyber Harassment Helpline provides assistance and support to victims of online harassment through its toll-free number, serving as a confidential, safe and gender-sensitive service to women, gender minorities, human rights defenders, journalists, and ethnic/religious groups. The Helpline provides three core services to its callers: (1) digital security support; (2) legal assistance; (3) psychological counselling. … Continued
