Understanding Drought-Prone Jalna

WELL Labs has partnered with the EDF to scientifically evaluate Jaltara, a water-saving intervention by the Save Groundwater Foundation in Maharashtra’s Jalna district.

Insights on Improving the GRE Platform

On January 23, we launched the Green Rural Economy platform to a group of civil society organisations. Now, we delve into the features of the platform and the issues that need to be addressed for it to be an effective platform for change.

Wastewater Reuse Policies of Indian States

According to the NITI Aayog, “Less than 1,000 million litres per day (MLD), which is about 3% of treated wastewater and 1% of wastewater generated, is being reused for valuable purposes.”

A Consortium-Led Platform is Launched

We launched the Green Rural Economy platform at a two-day workshop in Bengaluru. This is part one of a blog series on the platform’s intent and way forward based on discussions at the event.

Where Does Bengaluru Get Water From?

It is important to understand where the city gets water from and how it is used to tackle the recurring problems of floods and water shortages. Our infographic breaks it down for you.

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.

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In The News

URBAN WATER

Making Every Drop Count

Published in Deccan Herald

‘The adoption of several past research studies, some currently underway, is looking into the change in consumer mindset and aversion to wastewater reuse. There should be a higher degree of awareness and consumer education on treated water in our society’.

Rural Futures

People-Centric Approach to Tackling Poverty in India

Published in Revolve

Nature-based solutions like carbon offsets should prioritize people, encompass entire landscapes, and align with poverty alleviation objectives.

Products and Platforms

Rethinking Pilots: Why Modelling May Be a Better Option

Published in India Development Review

Do we need to rethink how government schemes are tested? Pilots typically precede mass rollout of government schemes, but their success in India’s diverse contexts may vary. Are modelling exercises in the form of simulations a more efficient alternative?

Urban Water

Lake Health Index Reveals Pollution Concerns in Bengaluru’s Water Bodies

Published in Citizen Matters

The citizen-driven Lake Health Index project assessed the condition of three lakes in the city: Ulsoor, Doddabommasandra and Shivapura. The water crisis has led experts and the government to reconsider using lakes as a source of water, either by storing treated wastewater or harvested rainwater.

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WELL Labs Launch: Seated on a dais, from left: Dr Veena Srinivasan, Executive Director, WELL Labs, speaks with Dr Alok Sikka, Dr Shambu Prasad and Mr Amandeep Panwar at India International Centre on July 26.

WELL Labs launch, New Delhi, 2023

(From left) Dr Veena Srinivasan, Executive Director, WELL Labs, speaks with Dr Alok Sikka, Dr Shambu Prasad and Mr Amandeep Panwar at India International Centre.

Dr Alok Sikka, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Representative - India, launches WELL Labs' report on Farmer Responses to Solar Irrigation in India.

WELL Labs launch, New Delhi, 2023

Dr Alok Sikka, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Representative – India, launches the report ‘Farmer Responses to Solar Irrigation in India’

WELL Labs launch, New Delhi, 2023

Dr Ashok Gulati, leading agricultural economist and Distinguished Professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) delivers the keynote address.