Partner Organizations

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Buildings)

Org Budget: ~$244M (NRDC Global, 2024); India office ~₹30-40 Cr

Key Strengths:

• Pioneered cool roofs program in India (Telangana, Ahmedabad)
• ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliance expertise across 5+ states
• Heat Action Plan development with state governments
• Strong policy advocacy at national level (BEE, MoHUA)
• Global expertise in building efficiency (US, China experience)

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• 200,000 cool roofs by Year 3 (residential + commercial)
• ECBC compliance in 5 states
• 50,000 commercial buildings assessed
• Heat Action Plan support for 10 cities

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Transport)

Org Budget: ~$15M (ITDP Global); India office ~₹15-20 Cr

Key Strengths:

• Designed Ahmedabad Janmarg BRT (130,000+ daily passengers)
• TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) guidelines for 10+ Indian cities
• Complete Streets framework development
• Global network of sustainable transport expertise
• Strong city government relationships (Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat)

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• 5 city BRT/TOD plans
• Modal shift programs - 20B passenger-km shifted
• Complete Streets pilots in 3 cities
• Transport demand management frameworks

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Policy & Regulatory)

Org Budget: ~₹12-15 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 30+ years energy regulatory expertise (est. 1993)
• Demand-Side Management (DSM) policy research and advocacy
• Tariff analysis and regulatory intervention expertise
• Energy efficiency standards development
• Technical support to State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• DSM regulations for 3 states
• Energy efficiency tariff frameworks
• Regulatory capacity building (SERCs)
• DSM implementation monitoring reports

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Rural Buildings)

Org Budget: ~₹80-100 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 45+ years rural development and green technologies (est. 1983)
• Sustainable building materials (fly ash bricks, compressed earth blocks)
• Green jobs and livelihood creation (50,000+ beneficiaries)
• Technology transfer and entrepreneurship development
• Strong rural community networks across 10+ states

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Rural buildings pilot - 5,000 households
• Green building materials training (500 masons)
• Livelihood creation for 1,000 rural entrepreneurs
• Sustainable housing design templates

Sector: Enablers (City Network & Capacity Building)

Org Budget: ~€40M (ICLEI Global); South Asia office ~₹25-30 Cr

Key Strengths:

• Global city network (2,500+ cities worldwide, 75+ in India)
• Climate Action Planning expertise (CAP framework)
• City-to-city learning and peer exchange platforms
• Strong relationships with urban local bodies (ULBs)
• GHG emissions inventory and reporting methodologies

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Climate Action Plans for 10 cities
• City network events and learning exchanges
• GHG inventory capacity building (50 cities)
• Urban climate governance frameworks

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Housing - Gender Equity Focus)

Org Budget: ~₹40-50 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 30+ years women-led housing and infrastructure (est. 1994)
• Slum upgradation with energy efficiency integration
• Microfinance for green home improvements
• Partnership with SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association)
• Reached 200,000+ households across 12 states

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Green home upgrades - 10,000 households
• Women-led energy efficiency microenterprises
• Slum electrification and solar integration
• Gender-responsive climate finance models

Sector: Enablers (Climate Resilience & Adaptation)

Org Budget: ~₹60-80 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 25+ years disaster risk reduction (est. 1994)
• Community-based climate adaptation programs
• Heat resilience and urban cooling strategies
• Early warning systems and community preparedness
• Reached 5M+ people across 20+ states

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Heat resilience plans for 5 cities
• Community adaptation programs - 100,000 households
• Climate risk assessments (ward-level)
• Early warning system integration

Sector: Circular Economy (Tech-enabled Waste Management)

Org Budget: ~₹5-8 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Technology platform connecting waste pickers to recyclers
• Digital integration of informal waste value chain
• Real-time waste tracking and transparent pricing
• Partnership with 1,000+ waste pickers (Bangalore, Hyderabad)
• Data analytics for circular economy optimization

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Digital platform for 5,000 waste pickers
• Tech-enabled MRF integration (5 cities)
• Waste value chain transparency dashboard
• Recycling marketplace expansion

Sector: Enablers (Urban Policy & Planning)

Org Budget: ~₹10-15 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Urban planning and land use policy expertise
• Transport-land use integration research
• Smart Cities Mission technical assistance
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis
• City development plan support (10+ cities)

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• TOD policy frameworks for 5 cities
• Land use-transport integration plans
• GIS-based spatial analysis for climate planning
• Urban policy research and advocacy

Sector: Demand Efficiency (Decentralized Energy)

Org Budget: ~₹3-5 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Decentralized renewable energy systems (solar microgrids)
• Community-owned energy infrastructure
• Rural electrification with efficiency focus
• Energy literacy and awareness campaigns
• Founder Chetan Solanki (IIT Bombay) - solar energy expert

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Decentralized solar systems - 100 villages
• Community energy cooperatives
• Energy literacy programs - 50,000 people
• Solar self-sufficiency demonstration projects

Sector: Enablers (Behavioral Science)

Org Budget: ~₹20-25 Cr annually (consulting revenue, 2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Behavioral science and nudge theory expertise (India's leading firm)
• Energy conservation behavior change programs
• Household waste segregation campaigns (multiple cities)
• Data-driven intervention design and A/B testing
• Partnership with governments and corporates (50+ projects)

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Behavior change campaigns - 1M households
• Energy conservation nudges (residential sector)
• Waste segregation at source - 500K households
• Behavioral research on climate action adoption

Sector: Enablers (Data & Policy)

Org Budget: ~₹8-10 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Energy and climate data analysis expertise
• Policy advocacy on renewable energy and efficiency
• Coal transition and just transition research
• State-level energy policy engagement (Karnataka, Chhattisgarh)
• Data visualization and communication

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Climate data platform (ward-level data visualization)
• Policy analysis for 3 states
• Open data infrastructure for climate tracking
• Annual progress reports and dashboards

Sector: Enablers (Public Awareness & Advocacy)

Org Budget: ~₹50+ Cr annually - India's premier environmental advocacy organization

Key Strengths:

• 45+ years environmental advocacy (est. 1980)
• Down to Earth magazine (100,000+ circulation)
• Public awareness campaigns on air quality, water, waste
• Policy influence at national level (air quality, waste management)
• Strong media relationships and communication expertise

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Public awareness campaigns (10M+ reach)
• Media engagement on climate action (100+ articles/features)
• Policy advocacy at national and state levels
• Annual State of Environment reports

Sector: Water (Groundwater & Data)

Org Budget: ~₹80-100 Cr grant-making annually - India's largest water philanthropy

Key Strengths:

• India Water Portal - largest open water data platform
• Groundwater security and aquifer mapping expertise
• Supported 200+ water organizations across India
• Community-led water management models
• CGWB partnership for aquifer mapping and monitoring

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Ward-level water data integration (50 cities)
• Groundwater monitoring network - 500 stations
• Community water stewardship - 200 villages
• Open water data platform enhancement

Sector: Water (WASH & Climate Resilience)

Org Budget: ~₹150+ Cr annually (WaterAid India operations)

Key Strengths:

• 40+ years WASH experience globally, 20+ in India
• Urban sanitation and fecal sludge management expertise
• Climate-resilient water systems advocacy
• Strong government partnerships (Jal Jeevan Mission)
• Reached 10M+ people in India with safe water access

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Climate-resilient WASH systems - 5 cities
• Urban sanitation improvements - 100,000 households
• Water quality monitoring and advocacy
• Policy support for Jal Jeevan Mission compliance

Sector: Water (Decentralized Water Systems)

Org Budget: ~₹25-30 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• iJal water ATM/kiosk model - 700+ stations in India
• Decentralized water purification technology
• Social enterprise and sustainability-focused model
• Strong presence in Telangana, AP, Maharashtra
• IoT-enabled water quality monitoring

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• 200 new iJal stations in water-stressed areas
• Real-time water quality monitoring integration
• Sustainable water enterprise models - 50 communities
• NRW (Non-Revenue Water) reduction pilots

Sector: Water (R&D & Wastewater Treatment)

Org Budget: ~₹15-20 Cr annually (Kerala State R&D institution)

Key Strengths:

• 40+ years water research (est. 1984)
• Wastewater treatment and reuse technologies
• Rainwater harvesting systems design
• Water quality testing laboratories
• Training programs for water sector professionals

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Wastewater reuse pilot projects - 10 cities
• STP efficiency improvement protocols
• Water quality monitoring training programs
• Rainwater harvesting design standards

Sector: Water (Women-led Water Management)

Org Budget: ~₹40-50 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 25+ years women-led development (est. 1998)
• One Million Climate Resilient Women initiative
• Watershed management and water conservation
• Climate-resilient agriculture and water integration
• Reached 500,000+ women across Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Women-led water management - 500 villages
• Watershed restoration - 10,000 hectares
• Climate-resilient water infrastructure
• Community water budgeting programs

Sector: Water (Urban Water Bodies & Wetlands)

Org Budget: ~₹8-12 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Urban lake and wetland restoration expertise
• Water body mapping and inventory (Karnataka, TN)
• Community-led lake conservation models
• Policy advocacy for urban water body protection
• Partnership with city corporations on lake rejuvenation

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Urban lake restoration - 50 water bodies
• Water body inventory for 10 cities
• Community lake stewardship programs
• Wetland conservation policy frameworks

Sector: Food Systems (Sustainable Agriculture)

Org Budget: ~₹40-50 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 55+ years food production and rural development (est. 1966)
• Natural farming and organic agriculture expertise
• Integrated watershed management
• Soil health improvement programs
• Operations across 20+ states

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Natural farming adoption - 20,000 farmers
• Soil health cards and testing - 50,000 farmers
• Water-efficient irrigation systems
• Millet promotion and revival programs

Sector: Food Systems (Cold Chain & Post-Harvest)

Org Budget: ~₹25-30 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• 20+ years small-scale infrastructure expertise
• Solar-powered cold storage solutions
• Post-harvest loss reduction programs
• Pack house and primary processing centers
• Strong FPO and farmer collective partnerships

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Solar cold storage - 100 units
• Pack houses and processing centers - 50
• Post-harvest loss reduction - 30% improvement
• Cold chain training for 1,000 farmers

Sector: Food Systems (Seed & Biodiversity)

Org Budget: ~₹8-12 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Seed sovereignty and traditional crop conservation
• Community seed banks - 100+ varieties preserved
• Millet revival and promotion campaigns
• Organic farming certification support
• Strong Karnataka and South India presence

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Community seed banks - 50 villages
• Millet cultivation promotion - 10,000 farmers
• Traditional crop revival - 20 varieties
• Seed sovereignty policy advocacy

Sector: Food Systems (AgriTech & Extension)

Org Budget: ~₹80-100 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Digital agricultural extension at scale
• Reached 20M+ farmers across 20,000 villages
• Climate-smart agriculture advisory
• FarmStack data exchange platform
• Video-based farmer training model

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Climate advisory services - 500,000 farmers
• Digital extension platform integration
• Weather-based crop advisory
• Sustainable practice adoption tracking

Sector: Air Quality (Emissions Data & Modeling)

Org Budget: ~₹5-8 Cr annually (research organization)

Key Strengths:

• India's leading air pollution data platform (Dr. Sarath Guttikunda)
• City-level emissions inventories for 50+ cities
• Source apportionment and modeling expertise
• Open data platform (urbanemissions.info)
• Policy advisory to CPCB and state pollution boards

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Ward-level emissions inventory - 10 cities
• Source apportionment studies - 15 cities
• Air quality forecasting integration
• Open data platform enhancement

Sector: Air Quality (Health & Advocacy)

Org Budget: ~₹5-8 Cr annually (2023-24)

Key Strengths:

• Air pollution health research and awareness (Dr. Arvind Kumar)
• Medical community mobilization on air quality
• Campaigns like "My Right to Breathe"
• Policy advocacy at national and state levels
• Strong media presence and public engagement

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Air pollution-health studies - 5 cities
• Public awareness campaigns (10M+ reach)
• Healthcare worker training on air pollution
• Policy advocacy for health-based standards

Sector: Air Quality (Monitoring Technology)

Org Budget: ~₹15-20 Cr annually (social enterprise)

Key Strengths:

• Low-cost air quality sensor networks (1000+ sensors deployed)
• Real-time monitoring and data platform
• Partnership with cities for hyperlocal monitoring
• AI-based pollution forecasting
• Community air quality monitoring programs

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• Ward-level monitoring network - 10 cities (500 sensors)
• Real-time air quality dashboard integration
• Pollution hotspot identification and alerts
• Community monitoring programs - 100 neighborhoods

Sector: Air Quality (Regional Policy & Networks)

Org Budget: ~₹30-40 Cr annually (Asia-wide operations)

Key Strengths:

• 20+ years air quality management in Asia (est. 2001)
• City-level air quality action plan development
• Knowledge exchange and city networks
• Policy advisory to national and state governments
• Regional best practices and benchmarking

Key Deliverables (3 Years):

• City air quality action plans - 10 cities
• Knowledge exchange platform
• NCAP implementation support
• Regional benchmarking and best practices