About Us
Humanity faces grave threats. Millions experience chronic water and food insecurity, while resource depletion, pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change impede our ability to address this crisis. It is critical to change production and consumption systems such that they nurture rather than destroy the planet. For this, we require research and innovation that is solution-oriented, interdisciplinary and has tangible impacts.
That’s why we started Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods (WELL) Labs.
We work with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to co-create science-backed solutions that improve people’s lives and livelihoods and sustain nature.
Our Approach
Envision
Envision models for the future that prioritise community-based aspirations and roadmaps
Enable
Enable change through policy, innovation, sustainable scaling and partnerships
Evidence
Evidence to fill critical research gaps and establish best practices
The Team
We are a team of water experts, entrepreneurs, architects, economists, social scientists and communication experts, using our complementary skills to build a world resilient enough to deal with the ever-evolving water, environment, land and livelihood challenges that our planet faces.
Partners
In The News
Technical Consulting
WELL Labs Signs MOU With Jal Jeevan Mission – Assam
Published in The Shillong Times
WELL Labs signed an MOU with Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Assam on Thursday, October 24, 2024. WELL Labs will be working closely with the mission to create a strategic roadmap with actionable recommendations to enhance the resilience and source sustainability of water supply systems in Assam.
Rural Futures
Farmers Are Weary of Politicians’ Lackluster Response to Their Climate-Driven Water Crisis
Published in The Associated Press
Products and Platforms
Evaluating Social Impact at the Grassroots
Published in India Development Review
A recent report produced by Sir Partha Dasgupta highlights the fundamental link between nature, economic prosperity, and human well-being. Natural capital is the bedrock on which the entire economy is built. If we lose that, the very existence of humans on earth is under threat.
Urban Water
Rain batters India’s Bengaluru, Renews Haphazard Expansion Concerns
Published in Hindustan Times
“The problem is compounded by structures built on what used to be lakes, where water would earlier percolate during rains,” said Veena Srinivasan, Executive Director at environment-focused non-profit organisation WELL Labs.