Building a Sustainable Future through Agroecology and Community Collaboration
About
Building a Sustainable Future through Agroecology and Community Collaboration
At ARiSE (Agroecology for Resilience, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship), we are driven by the need to address critical environmental challenges through agroecological practices. We believe that agroecology is more than just a farming technique; it’s a movement for sustainability, community resilience, and long-term environmental stewardship. ARiSE is committed to empowering communities, fostering innovation, and creating networks of stakeholders dedicated to making agriculture more sustainable, adaptive, and inclusive.
Our Mission
The ARiSE mission is to drive positive change by empowering communities to adopt agroecological practices that promote environmental stewardship, economic resilience, and sustainable development. Through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing, we aim to create an interconnected network of stakeholders dedicated to fostering a climate-resilient future.
By integrating traditional knowledge with modern innovations, we strive to provide sustainable solutions that benefit both local communities and the planet.
Empowering Communities through Knowledge, Innovation, and Action
ARiSE’s work spans a range of projects and initiatives, all designed to promote agroecological practices and build climate resilience. From community-driven projects to research-focused initiatives, our efforts are grounded in real-world impact and long-term sustainability.
Meet the Core Team
Sudhir Chella Rajan
Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, IITM, Chennai, India
Senior Fellow, Institute of Global Sustainability
Christoph Woiwode
Senior Researcher, Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, Dresden, Germany;
Adjunct Faculty, Humanities and Social Sciences, IITM, Chennai, India
Parama Roy
Executive Director, Okapi Research and Advisory Pvt. Ltd.;
Adjunct Faculty, Civil Engineering, IITM, Chennai, India
Krishna Mohan Ramachandran
Chief Resilience Officer, Chennai Resilience Centre, 100 Resilient Cities;
Founding Partner, Eco Earth, Palani Hills
Ramachandran A
Senior Researcher, Okapi Research and Advisory Pvt. Ltd.;
Urban Planner (Geo–Spatial Analyst), Periurban Initiative, IGCS, Chennai, India
Joel Kumar
Researcher, ARiSE, Periurban Initiative, IGCS, Chennai, India
Founder, GrowthSage, Bengaluru India
Tarun Philip
Senior Project Engineer, ARiSE, Periurban Initiative, IGCS, Chennai, India.
