Climate Change
Why focus on Climate Change?
Rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, erratic rainfall, and declining soil health are matters of serious concern, signalling increasing stress on the environment that support life and livelihoods. From its very beginning, End Poverty (EP) has been deeply conscious of the environmental degradation and has embedded environmental conservation as a core vertical of its work. Recognising that the basic life-support systems—air, water, soil, biodiversity, and climate —are steadily deteriorating, EP works across multiple facets, with a strong focus on supporting farmers as they adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
This work has grown through steady, collaborative engagement at the village level. By enabling access to appropriate farm equipment, encouraging hands-on learning, and supporting collective action, till now over 70,000 farmers across 226 villages in seven districts have begun adopting climate-smart practices. Natural resource management remains central to this approach, with rainwater harvesting structures and the restoration of ponds, together creating 76.35 million litres of water storage, strengthening long-term water security and environmental balance.
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Projects on Climate Change
Crop Residue Management – Bank of America (Karnal & Kurukshetra, Haryana)
In Karnal and Kurukshetra districts of Haryana, crop residue management efforts led to clear shifts in farming practices and community awareness. Nearly 7,000 farmers across 156 villages moved toward non-burning methods, with crop residues managed on about 2.36 lakh acres using CRM equipment and an additional 1,000 acres cultivated through super seeders, enabling timely sowing without residue burning. Behaviour change was encouraged through 87 village-level awareness programmes, engaging around 3,000 people. The project also enabled productive use of residues by linking 46 end-user industries, resulting in the aggregation and storage of over 1,000+ tonnes of stubble. Together, these outcomes reflect practical, community-led progress toward sustainable farming and environmental improvement.
Gram Swavalamban– United Breweries limited (Tijara, Rajasthan)
In Tijara block of Rajasthan, the Gram Swavalamban project supported by UBL focused on enabling farmers to adopt sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices through improved land and soil management. VDCs were formed in three villages to strengthen collective planning, and 75 farmers were trained on soil and water conservation and nutrient management using soil test reports.
Field-level improvements included land laser levelling and field bunding across 54.09 acres done, improving soil structure and water retention. To further strengthen soil health, 32 vermicompost pits were constructed, and farmers were supported with agricultural inputs such as neem cake, neem oil, and bio-inoculums (Sagarika, Mycorrhiza, humic acid), along with spray machines, promoting organic and eco-friendly nutrient management. Capacity building was reinforced through two master trainings by KVK Bansur to the farmers. The revival of a defunct borewell in Chopanki restored an important community water source, contributing to improved land productivity and long-term resource resilience.
Jal Sanrakshan – Rio Tinto (Rewari, Haryana)
Under the Jal Sanrakshan initiative in Rewari supported by Rio Tinto, efforts focused on water conservation and responsible water management, Activities such as pond cleaning, fencing, solar lighting, rain water harvesting and improvements to water inlets helped to increase the ground water table. As a result, the area’s water harvesting capacity increased by 5,001 cubic metres, benefiting around 1,200 community members and strengthening local water security. 120 Saplings were planted around the pond area with a purpose to minimize soil erosion and improve the local environment.
