Conducted by RI and Miranda House, the project supports evidence-based planning for resilient urban livelihoods and safer living environments. A detailed survey of densely populated informal settlements in Noida and Bhopal to assess the impacts of extreme heat and cold on vulnerable groups, including street vendors, domestic workers, artisans, and construction labourers was conducted. Data collected during peak summer and winter using structured questionnaires and records of ambient and surface temperatures, humidity, and diurnal variations were analysed. The study generates localised, gender- and age-responsive insights to inform climate adaptation and risk reduction strategies.

Developed as part of the CDRI Fellowship this project showcases use of water-activated batteries that are low-cost and creates a community-driven Flood Early Warning Dissemination System (FEWDS). It fills the "last mile" gap in early warning systems along the Mandakini River catchment, which is frequently impeded by delayed manual notifications, and is a remote, high-risk location. The installed batteries activate emergency lights and alerts when floodwater comes into contact. FEWDS facilitates prompt evacuations by automating dissemination, which is in line with developments in flood monitoring and forecasts to improve disaster response and safeguard communities that are at risk. For more details click here.

Developed under the guidance of National Health Mission (NHM), Assam the Health Disaster Resilience Assessment (HDRA) tool aimed to evaluate and strengthen the capacity of health facilities to withstand and respond to disasters. The project was piloted tested in over 100 health facilities across Bongaigaon, Assam and assessed infrastructure safety, emergency preparedness, and institutional mechanisms across key health facilities. Designed in alignment with the Sendai Framework and Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) it identified gaps and recommended strategies for resilience building. The findings informed targeted investments, capacity building, and emergency response planning, supporting a climate-resilient and disaster-prepared health system capable of maintaining essential services during crises. For more details click here.