Welcome to WOTR & W-CReSEcoSphere Knowledge Platform
Three decades of WOTR & W-CReS field evidence, research and community innovation from thousands of villages across rural India — publications, climate adaptation models, watershed case studies, documentaries and policy insights, all in one place.
Knowledge. Research. Impact.
A unified platform preserving and sharing the collective intelligence generated through field implementation, scientific research, policy engagement and community action.
From watershed restoration and climate-smart agriculture to gender inclusion and ecosystem-based adaptation, discover resources that help practitioners, researchers, policymakers and development organisations make informed decisions.
Research & Publications
Access peer-reviewed studies, technical reports, policy briefs, impact assessments, climate adaptation research and field-tested methodologies developed by W-CReS and partner institutions.
ExploreMultimedia Knowledge
Watch documentaries, community stories, training modules, farmer experiences and ecosystem restoration journeys from diverse landscapes across India.
ExploreField Stories & Insights
Explore stories from practitioners, communities and researchers highlighting innovations, challenges and lessons in building resilient rural ecosystems.
ExploreTransforming Rural Landscapes at Scale
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The WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) is a transdisciplinary research institution generating evidence-based insights on climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, water security, agriculture, livelihoods and social inclusion.
Through collaborations with scientific institutions, governments and development partners, W-CReS develops knowledge that informs policy, strengthens programmes and supports transformational change.
Turning Ground Realities into Actionable Knowledge
For over three decades, WOTR has worked with vulnerable rural communities to regenerate ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods and build climate resilience.
This platform bridges the gap between science, policy and practice — making field evidence, research findings and implementation knowledge accessible to practitioners, researchers, governments, corporates and development partners.
Knowledge across the full ecosystem
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Films & video stories
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The living atlas of what we study.
Each theme opens a curated stream of research, films and field stories — the accumulated knowledge of three decades on the ground.
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