ECRICC #Odisha participated in the state-level #WorldEnvironmentDay celebrations at Lok Seva Bhawan, #Bhubaneswar.
Climate Champions from #Puri district showcased ecological restoration efforts & briefed Shri @GaneshRamBJP on mangrove, seagrass & saltmarsh restoration activities.
ECRICC #Odisha was honoured to be invited by #Chhattisgarh State Centre for Climate Change to participate in the one-day workshop marking the #InternationalDayofForests2026.
Representing the team, Shri Dilip Ku. Mahapatra, SELA, delivered a session on our activities & coverage.
An invigorating day of learning! 🌱
We hosted a one-day workshop on #seaweed farming with Chilika Development Authority and TSA Brahma Kamal.
A productive day for our climate champions, FNGOs, and beneficiaries from #Puri and #Ganjam districts.
Week 7: Our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek is Rashmita Parida from #Puri district!
As a Grassroots Gender Champion, she is empowering SHG women to access schemes, adopt climate-smart practices and lead with confidence.
#ClimateAction#Odisha
Strengthening coastal resilience in #Odisha!
@iitbbs conducted a specialized training workshop on '#Seagrass and #Saltmarsh Restoration Techniques and International Best Practices' to build capacity on ecosystem restoration for the ECRICC Odisha Task Force. #Bhubaneswar
Rehana Khatun’s journey reflects how determination & opportunity can reshape lives. Living with a spinal cord condition that once limited her mobility & prospects, she is now a community #climate champion under the ECRICC project. #Odisha@Prem_CWLWOdisha
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Meet Rehana from coastal Odisha 🇮🇳
Living with a spinal cord condition, she is now a climate champion helping farmers adopt resilient livelihoods and challenging stereotypes about disability and leadership.
👉 Discover her story: https://t.co/1JtKjK4A6b
@theGCF | @UNDP_India
🌱 Meet Rehana Khatun, known across villages in coastal Odisha as “ECRICC didi.”
💜From navigating disability to becoming a community climate champion, Rehana Khatun’s journey from coastal Odisha is reshaping what leadership looks like. She helps communities adopt climate-resilient livelihoods.
Supported by the @ecriccodisha project with @theGCF, @moefcc , Govt of Odisha & @UNDP_India, with facilitation by Balasore Social Service Society.
👉 Read her story: https://t.co/39dVgOQffv
#ClimateAction #ClimateResilience
Week 6 celebrates Susmita Mohanty from Talsari Landscape, #Balasore! 🙌
She is working hand-in-hand with the #fishing#community to protect their co-travelers of the sea, from Olive Ridley turtles to dolphins and horseshoe crabs.
#ClimateAction#Odisha
On #IWD2026,women & Climate Champions @Sipakuda,Krushnaprasad Block came together to celebrate leadership in environmental action.
Through rangoli, dance, songs&theatre, they highlighted the importance of protecting our environment, followed by a beach cleanup drive led by women
This #WorldSeagrassDay, ECRICC reaffirms its commitment to protecting #Odisha's blue carbon ecosystems! 🌱
In partnership with @IITBBS, we continue to advance science-driven #seagrass restoration to strengthen the climate resilience of our coastal #communities.🌏
#ClimateAction
🌿 Happy World Seagrass Day! 🌊
Today we recognise the vital role of seagrass meadows — nature’s blue carbon champions that support marine biodiversity, stabilise coastlines, and help mitigate climate change. 🌏💙
At IIT Bhubaneswar, environmental stewardship meets scientific rigor. As part of the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) initiative, the Institute is working hand-in-hand with the Government of Odisha and global partners to protect, restore and sustainably manage seagrass beds and salt marshes along the Odisha coast. 🌱🔬
Through technical expertise and collaborative workshops, researchers from our School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences are helping shape actionable strategies — from restoration methodologies to community-engaged coastal resilience planning. This work not only strengthens ecological health but also fosters socio-economic benefits for coastal communities. 🤝🌅
On this World Seagrass Day, we reaffirm our commitment to science-driven ecosystem restoration and blue carbon solutions that safeguard our oceans for future generations. 🌍💪
#IITBhubaneswar #WorldSeagrassDay #CoastalResilience #BlueCarbon #EcosystemRestoration
@iitbbs@EduMinOfIndia@ecriccodisha
Turning trash into treasure, Sasmita Parida from #Kendrapara is leading a quiet revolution against plastic waste.
She trains SHG members and friends to recycle cartons, polyethene, and bottles into beautiful crafts.
She is our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek. #Odisha#ClimateAction
ECRICC in the spotlight!
Our work was featured in the media at the SRI distribution event, graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister. It is a proud moment for our team and the communities we serve.
#Odisha#ClimateAction@dfopuriwl