Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is already disrupting rural livelihoods in India. In South Gujarat, where ISWA currently operates, farming communities are experiencing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and sudden floods. For smallholder and marginal farmers, who depend almost entirely on agriculture for income and food security, these changes are creating growing uncertainty.
At ISWA, we recognize that safeguarding rural livelihoods requires climate-adaptive agriculture that is resource-efficient, inclusive, and locally rooted. We are committed to building resilient farming systems that ensure both income stability and environmental sustainability for the most vulnerable households.
Our Agriculture and Climate Change program focuses on the following integrated pillars: