In South Bihar, India, school students, farmers, and local NGO PRAN came together to restore an ancient network of reservoirs and channels to better face worsening floods and droughts due to climate change: the ahar-pyne. This ingenious 2,000-year-old irrigation system had sustained community life for centuries, but became neglected during colonial rule. After just one year of collective work, a once-barren ahar is thriving again, building climate resilience and inspiring nearby villages to do the same. This ancient technology's brilliance lies in its principles: 🌱 Unites people instead of concentrating power 🌱 Regenerates nature instead of exhausting it 🌱 Serves communities instead of exploiting them 🔗 Read the full story: https://www.groundswellinternational.org/blog/restoring-ancient-ahar-pyne-water-systems-a-rebirth-of-traditional-farming-practices-in-india/ (fb)

Tired of a food system that relies on chemicals? 🧪 Farmers in India are proving there's a better way that enriches the entire ecosystem. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmn9QnSLEVk 🌿 (fb)