# General **URL:** https://grove.rainmatter.org/c/general/30.md [Latest](https://grove.rainmatter.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://grove.rainmatter.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the General category](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/about-the-general-category/1673)
**Author:** [@knadh](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/knadh)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Janaagraha is asking bigger questions about our cities](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-is-asking-bigger-questions-about-our-cities/5250)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-is-asking-bigger-questions-about-our-cities/5250 "2026-09-22T07:12:19Z")
Janaagraha is putting Bengaluru’s public spending on the map Ever looked at a flyover, footpath or lake and wondered how much did we spend on this? Finding that answer can mean going through thousands of scanned, handwr… --- ## [Responding to the 2026/27 'Super' El Niño: A Call to Ecologists](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/responding-to-the-2026-27-super-el-nino-a-call-to-ecologists/5236)
**Author:** [@suhelq](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/suhelq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/responding-to-the-2026-27-super-el-nino-a-call-to-ecologists/5236 "2026-09-17T03:17:53Z")
A group of ecologists in India (several of whom are here on Grove) have come together to sound a warning and a call to action. The approaching 2026/27 El Niño is predicted to be the most extreme such event in 100 years … --- ## [ BEST Beeswax Wraps: Are They Actually Worth Using?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/best-beeswax-wraps-are-they-actually-worth-using/5231)
**Author:** [@staroro8](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/staroro8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/best-beeswax-wraps-are-they-actually-worth-using/5231 "2026-09-15T05:05:50Z")
I’ve been researching beeswax wraps lately because I’m trying to find a more practical way to store food without constantly using plastic wrap or disposable bags. I like the idea of something reusable, but I’m not sure h… --- ## [ATREE Annual Report 2025-2026](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/atree-annual-report-2025-2026/5204)
**Author:** [@Sreekuttan](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Sreekuttan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/atree-annual-report-2025-2026/5204 "2026-09-04T05:49:41Z")
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a globally recognised non-profit organisation focused on environmental conservation and sustainable, socially just development. ATREE engages in the g… --- ## [Janaagraha: Building Better Cities Through Data, Finance & Citizen Participation](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-building-better-cities-through-data-finance-citizen-participation/5176)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-building-better-cities-through-data-finance-citizen-participation/5176 "2026-08-22T08:30:24Z")
Hello everyone, Here’s a quick look at what Janaagraha has been working on recently from urban data and AI-ready public data systems to strengthening city finance and enabling citizen participation. BRICS 2026: Is Our … --- ## [From Livelihood Projects to Place Based Consumption, Production and Economic Systems](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/from-livelihood-projects-to-place-based-consumption-production-and-economic-systems/5109)
**Author:** [@TanmayMukherji](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/TanmayMukherji)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/from-livelihood-projects-to-place-based-consumption-production-and-economic-systems/5109 "2026-08-19T05:47:03Z")
From Livelihood Projects to Place Based Consumption, Production and Economic Systems An Alternate Approach for the Indian Social Sector to See, Map and Strengthen Local Economies The Limits of the Livelihood Project Im… --- ## [\*\*Gram Swabhiman in Gram Vikas: Story So Far\*\*](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/gram-swabhiman-in-gram-vikas-story-so-far/5143)
**Author:** [@gram\_vikas](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/gram_vikas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/gram-swabhiman-in-gram-vikas-story-so-far/5143 "2026-08-11T05:05:49Z")
Gram Swabhiman in Gram Vikas: Story So Far Introduction Gram Swabhiman is a community engagement practice propounded by Goonj, which Gram Vikas has adopted within its community mobilisation processes under the Water Se… --- ## [How Food Brands Are Solving the Freshness Problem With Mylar Packaging](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-food-brands-are-solving-the-freshness-problem-with-mylar-packaging/5056)
**Author:** [@kwickpackaging](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/kwickpackaging)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-food-brands-are-solving-the-freshness-problem-with-mylar-packaging/5056 "2026-07-10T02:12:24Z")
Air, moisture and light are the silent attackers who are always lurking around every food brand. A good recipe is of no use if the product goes bad before it is placed on the shelf. It can be a challenge for small and mi… --- ## [Climate Narrative Hub - Updates](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/climate-narrative-hub-updates/4140)
**Author:** [@nishkarshs](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/nishkarshs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/climate-narrative-hub-updates/4140 "2026-07-28T05:40:05Z")
Introducing the Climate Narrative Hub This isn’t just another climate initiative. This is a narrative intervention. A ground-shifting, mind-resetting, story-first rebellion against climate apathy. India’s climate sto… --- ## [Jana Urban Space Foundation Perspectives on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Cities](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/jana-urban-space-foundation-perspectives-on-climate-resilient-and-sustainable-cities/5087)
**Author:** [@JUSF](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/JUSF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/jana-urban-space-foundation-perspectives-on-climate-resilient-and-sustainable-cities/5087 "2026-07-22T12:29:06Z")
Hello everyone, Sharing a recent feature highlighting Jana Urban Space Foundation’s work on building climate-resilient cities through better urban planning and stronger policy systems. Building Climate-Ready Cities: Ja… --- ## [Janaagraha Decodes a Historic Moment for Urban India's Future](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-decodes-a-historic-moment-for-urban-indias-future/5084)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-decodes-a-historic-moment-for-urban-indias-future/5084 "2026-07-22T10:48:52Z")
Hello everyone, Sharing Janaagraha’s latest analysis on the XVI Finance Commission Grants for Urban India, highlighting what the historic allocation means for city finances, urban governance, and the future of India’s g… --- ## [Annual Programme Update I Year-3 (August 2025-July 2026)](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/annual-programme-update-i-year-3-august-2025-july-2026/5077)
**Author:** [@gram\_vikas](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/gram_vikas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/annual-programme-update-i-year-3-august-2025-july-2026/5077 "2026-07-20T04:54:21Z")
Annual Programme Update I Year-3 (August 2025-July 2026) The completion of the third year of the partnership between Rainmatter Foundation and Gram Vikas for the project “Localizing Climate Resilience in the Eastern Gha… --- ## [Lookout for second-hand and handmade furniture and materials](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/lookout-for-second-hand-and-handmade-furniture-and-materials/3548)
**Author:** [@Akshatha-Narayana](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Akshatha-Narayana)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/lookout-for-second-hand-and-handmade-furniture-and-materials/3548 "2026-06-27T02:18:48Z")
Hello all, Rainmatter Foundation is on the lookout for second-hand furniture and materials for it’s new office at RV Road, Bengaluru. With the idea of supporting local artisans, communities that we work as well as utiliz… --- ## [Survey on Technology Use in the Social Sector (India) | Toolkit on Open Source Software for Social Impact Organisations ](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/survey-on-technology-use-in-the-social-sector-india-toolkit-on-open-source-software-for-social-impact-organisations/5031)
**Author:** [@Dhanyashri](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Dhanyashri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/survey-on-technology-use-in-the-social-sector-india-toolkit-on-open-source-software-for-social-impact-organisations/5031 "2026-06-29T09:58:20Z")
Hello all, I am Dhanyashri, Governance Lead at The Pranava Institute, a research organisation based in New Delhi, working at the intersection of emerging technology, policy, society and design to shape sustainable techn… --- ## [Janaagraha: Shaping the Future of Urban Governance in India](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-shaping-the-future-of-urban-governance-in-india/4991)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-shaping-the-future-of-urban-governance-in-india/4991 "2026-06-20T11:43:18Z")
Hello Everyone, Here is a recent roundup from Janaagraha on urban governance, policy reform, and city leadership. These initiatives reflect our continued efforts to strengthen city governments, advance urban reforms, an… --- ## [The Hollow Collective](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-hollow-collective/4990)
**Author:** [@Sathya](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Sathya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-hollow-collective/4990 "2026-06-20T03:28:39Z")
We understand a lot about why India’s farmer producer organisations struggle. What’s missing is the applied evidence to act on it well: data tied to outcomes, and gathered where the records go quiet. There are close to … --- ## [Whose Forest Is It?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/whose-forest-is-it/4989)
**Author:** [@Sathya](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Sathya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/whose-forest-is-it/4989 "2026-06-20T03:25:43Z")
In 2006, India passed a law that did something rare: it gave forest communities the legal right to govern their own forests, not just live in them. Researchers later mapped exactly how much could be claimed, village by v… --- ## [Sweet Gift Boxes Packaging by BoxesGen](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sweet-gift-boxes-packaging-by-boxesgen/4652)
**Author:** [@hiraboxesgen](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/hiraboxesgen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sweet-gift-boxes-packaging-by-boxesgen/4652 "2026-06-19T07:07:33Z")
BoxesGen offers charming sweet gift boxes designed to present candies, chocolates, and treats with elegance and care. Made from durable, high-quality materials and fully customizable with logos, colors, and designs, thes… --- ## [Flights, meetings, convenings etc](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/flights-meetings-convenings-etc/2371)
**Author:** [@sameershisodia](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sameershisodia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/flights-meetings-convenings-etc/2371 "2026-06-19T07:07:17Z")
This is something that’s been bothering me a lot. What we need is a simplification, but even for climate efforts we often add to complexity - as an example the number of convenings and meetings that don’t result in any … --- ## [Introducing Climate Week India](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/introducing-climate-week-india/4920)
**Author:** [@DivyaN](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/DivyaN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/introducing-climate-week-india/4920 "2026-06-01T05:15:24Z")
Climate Week India is a decentralised, community-led initiative that brought together dozens of partner organisations and thousands of participants across Indian states in 2025. We anchor a movement where partners own th… --- ## [Public Transport Decarbonization](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/public-transport-decarbonization/4918)
**Author:** [@Belwal8955](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Belwal8955)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/public-transport-decarbonization/4918 "2026-06-01T05:15:11Z")
Hi everyone, I work in the conjuction of climate finance and e-mobility as a consultant. I would like to know how many of you are working in this sector. What porjects you were part of? I particulary work with DFI’s, FI,… --- ## [Janaagraha’s Latest: Urban Planning for Liveable Cities, Accountable Governance and Stronger Municipal Finance](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-s-latest-urban-planning-for-liveable-cities-accountable-governance-and-stronger-municipal-finance/4896)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagraha-s-latest-urban-planning-for-liveable-cities-accountable-governance-and-stronger-municipal-finance/4896 "2026-05-22T13:40:26Z")
Hello Everyone, Here is a roundup of Janaagraha’s recent work across urban governance, city-systems reform, and municipal finance, spanning a conversation on what it takes to make Indian cities more liveable, accountabl… --- ## [Routes to Roots | Youth Leadership Programme | 2026 Jul - 2027 Feb](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/routes-to-roots-youth-leadership-programme-2026-jul-2027-feb/4861)
**Author:** [@adbash](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/adbash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/routes-to-roots-youth-leadership-programme-2026-jul-2027-feb/4861 "2026-05-07T04:18:25Z")
Serious about changemaking It is back, reimagined with a deeper focus on changemaking. 52 Parindey Fellowship is now Routes To Roots. We are deepening our focus on translating insights into action; on the field, in… --- ## [Any ideas/experiences on rotating composters which are not plastic?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/any-ideas-experiences-on-rotating-composters-which-are-not-plastic/3515)
**Author:** [@NV15](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/NV15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/any-ideas-experiences-on-rotating-composters-which-are-not-plastic/3515 "2026-04-30T16:54:53Z")
Hi all, Been composting in clay matkas on my terrace for years now, and recently started even making leaf mould on my terrace since the last year and got a beautiful harvest of that too. Our leaf mould setup Firs… --- ## [How do I choose the right engineering conference in the USA?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-do-i-choose-the-right-engineering-conference-in-the-usa/4744)
**Author:** [@ipsitadas](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/ipsitadas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-do-i-choose-the-right-engineering-conference-in-the-usa/4744 "2026-04-28T09:53:28Z")
Hi everyone, I am ipsita das. Choosing the right engineering conference in the USA can be a bit overwhelming with so many options available. I usually look for conferences that match my field of interest, have reputable … --- ## [The Green Hour| Periodical Parliament Report](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-green-hour-periodical-parliament-report/4833)
**Author:** [@environmentvclp](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/environmentvclp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-green-hour-periodical-parliament-report/4833 "2026-04-27T09:58:15Z")
The Green Hour is a periodical report that employs an environmental lens to summarise each parliamentary session. It is intended to act as a tool to measure the performance and accountability of the executive and legisla… --- ## [What We've Been Up To | Jana Urban Space Foundation](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/what-weve-been-up-to-jana-urban-space-foundation/4832)
**Author:** [@JUSF](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/JUSF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/what-weve-been-up-to-jana-urban-space-foundation/4832 "2026-04-27T04:20:29Z")
This update covers Jana Urban Space Foundation’s recent engagements — a panel discussion on municipal governance, participation in an Expert Advisory Committee on urban redevelopment, media commentary on urban infrastruc… --- ## [Janaagraha's Latest: Urban Governance, City Finances & Civic Accountability](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagrahas-latest-urban-governance-city-finances-civic-accountability/4824)
**Author:** [@Janaagraha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Janaagraha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/janaagrahas-latest-urban-governance-city-finances-civic-accountability/4824 "2026-04-24T06:58:25Z")
Hi Everyone Here is a roundup of Janaagraha’s recent work and engagements across urban governance, city finances, and civic accountability. This update covers the 8th Urban Conclave, the 3rd edition of The Bengaluru Deb… --- ## [Torchlight - A daily puzzle](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/torchlight-a-daily-puzzle/4815)
**Author:** [@Sailee\_Rane](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Sailee_Rane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/torchlight-a-daily-puzzle/4815 "2026-04-21T06:57:56Z")
Hello! Presenting Torchlight - a daily puzzle themed on environment and climate change. The aim is to engage people who are not otherwise interested in these topics. I’ve been publishing them for about 2 weeks now and … [Next page](https://grove.rainmatter.org/c/general/30.md?page=1)