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Advancing Climate-Resilient Agriculture – A South Asian Perspective

Progyan Foundation for Research & Innovation (PFRI) is delighted to organize the International Review Workshop on Climate-resilience of the Primary Sector in the South Asian Context on 08 September 2025 – 09 September 2025 at the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Madras, India. Organized in collaboration with the Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (CACS), India, IIT Madras, India and South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE), India the event is supported by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), Japan and IndusInd Bank (IIB), India.

The workshop will convene leading scientists, policymakers, and practitioners from different parts of South Asia to explore adaptive farming practices, scenario-driven planning, and policy integration strategies for strengthening resilience in agriculture and allied sectors. PFRI will contribute perspectives from its field innovations in agroforestry and nature-based solutions, alongside policy integration strategies aimed at shaping sustainable and climate-ready farming systems in vulnerable regions.

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Advancing Climate Resilience in the Himalayas: PFRI’s Science-Driven Engagement at the
National Workshop on Air Pollution and Extreme Weather

Progyan Foundation for Research & Innovation (PFRI) is proud to announce that Dr. Dipayan
Dey, Director, will be an invited speaker at the National Workshop on Air Pollution to Climate
Change: Extreme Weather and the Indian Himalayan Region, jointly organized by Sindhu
Central University, Ladakh, and IIT Madras, 15–17 September 2025.
PFRI’s research portfolio spans the Indian Sundarban, Indo-Gangetic plains, and Eastern
Himalayan foothills, focusing on climate vulnerability, air quality, and water stress. Combining
traditional ecological knowledge, geospatial analytics, and policy frameworks, PFRI advances
science-based, community-driven strategies for climate resilience, contributing impactful
insights to the Himalayan region and beyond.

Welcome To Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI) About PFRI

Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI) an independent policy science research Kolkata-based nonprofit organization registered in West Bengal as Section 8 Company (CIN U80301WB2022NPL251470) is a certified organization working towards four dimensions viz. 1. Climate policy research 2. Conservation of natural habitat, biodiversity, and socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes 3. Research on livelihood sustainability 4. Circular economy and green energy to sustain environmental, social, economic development and poverty alleviation.

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Research & Innovation

Our efforts over the past year have been concentrated on comprehending, protecting, and advancing sustainable methods to guarantee these essential ecosystems' improved resilience and health.

Biodiversity Conservation

To preserve the diversity of species. Sustainable utilization of species

Policy Research

Acknowledging the intricate factors influencing tobacco consumption

Livelihood

This innovative approach is seen as a transformative solution for communities

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment

PFRI has been actively engaged in the conservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystem

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We act locally, lead actions regionally & engineer global impacts

The Progyan (PFRI) is committed to working towards restoring ecological balance through nature-based solutions for building the resilience of social, economic, and environmental facades, leading to a sustainable future.

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Resourse Person

Dr. Ayyanadar Arunachalam

Director, ICAR-CAFRI, India

Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam

Professor & Director, BSMRAU, Bangladesh

Dr. Joyashree Roy

Professor, JU, India & Director, SMARTS, SERD, AIT, Thailand

Dr. Md. Giashuddin Miah

Professor & VC, BSMRAU, Bangladesh

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05.06.2021, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

World Environment Day

26.07.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

World Mangrove Day

29.07.2022 , STR, Indian Sundarban

World Tiger Day

15.08.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Independence Day

21.01.2023, Nepal

Losar Festival

02.02.2023 , Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

World Wetland Day

26.07.2023, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

World Mangrove Day

29.07.2023, STR, Indian Sundarban

World Tiger Day

15.08.2023, PFRI Office, Kolkata

Independence Day

24.09.2023, Bangladesh

World River Day

04.12.2023 , Kolkata, India

World Farmer’s Day

06.08.2021, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Embankment vulnerability assessment

07.08.2021, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Installation of crab fattening setup

8.08.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Mangrove nursery preparation

25.09.2021, Kolkata, India

Assessment of Ecosystem Services in EKW

03.10.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Seed pit preparation for mangrove plantation

02.11.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Mangrove plantation

25.11.2021, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Monitoring & evaluation of crab

18.12.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Water testing

19.12.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Soil sample collection

20.12.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Mangrove monitoring

23.12.2021, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Field visit in Sundarban with the Department of Environmental Science, CU

20.02.2022, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Pond preparation for aquaculture

14.05.2022, Tipligheri Indian Sundarban

Assessment of Horseshoe crab

22.05.2022, Kolkata, India

Survey of Ecosystem Services in Rabindra Sarovar

24.05.2022, Howrah, India

Survey of Ecosystem Services in Satraganchi Jheel

07.06.2022, Kultali, Indian Sundarban Fish release

Fish release

10.07.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Paddy sowing

16.09. 2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

M&E of Float Farm

25.10.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Paddy monitoring & evaluation

18.11.2022, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Fish monitoring

15.12.2022, Kakdwip, Indian Sundarban

Community sensitization

20.12.2022, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Fish harvesting

24.12.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Weather station installation by IIT Madras

26.12.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Paddy harvesting

30.01.2023, Saptari, Nepal

Smokers Survey

31.01.2023, Siraha, Nepal

Smokers Survey

03.02.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Float farming set up

07.02.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Soil mixing & growth bag preparation

15.02.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Seeding for float farming

06.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Hoolock gibbon habitat survey

08.07.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Monitoring of float crops

04.10.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Vegetable harvesting

05.10.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Marketing of harvested crops

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mushroom farm set up in Abango

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mushroom farm set up in Bismaknagar

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mushroom farm set up in Denlo

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mushroom farm set up in Harupahar

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mushroom farm set up in Injuno

08.10.2023, Sally lake, Arunachal Pradesh

Plantation through gibbon trail

08.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Plantation with forest officials

09.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Eco-trail conservation in MWS

10.11.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of mushroom culture in Abango

11.11.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of mushroom culture in Bismaknagar

12.11.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of mushroom culture in Denlo

10.11.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of mushroom culture in Harupahar

10.11.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of mushroom culture in Injuno

10.01.2023 , Dhaka, Bangladesh

Smokers Survey

07.08.2021, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Implementation of crab fattening setup

24.11.2021, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Conservation of traditional agriculture in Sangti Valley

11.04.2022, Purulia, India

Preparation of floral powder & candle by tribal communities

19.04.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Apiculture as supplimentary livelihood

25.07.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Awareness on mangrove restoration, monitoring & conservation

11.12.2022, Online

Climate resilient aquaculture

28.12.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Traditional fish feed preparation

19.01.2023, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Nutrient management & IPM for CRA

08.02.2023, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Nutrient management & IPM for CRA

18.02.2023 , Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Climate-resilient brackishwater aquaculture

18.02.2023, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Apiculture as supplementary livelihood

02.05.2023, Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Nutrient management & IPM for CRA

17.05.2023, Kakdwip, Indian Sundarban

Crop calendar

07.08.2023, Joynagar, India

Training on CRA at ICAR-KVK Nimpith

07.10.2023 , Arunachal Pradesh, India

Awareness on biodiversity conservation

10.102023 , Amtali, Indian Sundarban

Freshwater aquaculture training

06.08.2021, Kultali, Indian Sundarban

Community sensitization

15.12.2021, Kakdwip, Indian Sundarban

Meeting on brackish water aquaculture in ICAR-CIBA

01.03.2022, Purulia, India

Meeting on Biodiversity assessment

24.03.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Community meeting for ESIA

13.04.2023, Purulia, India

Project feasibility assessment with NABARD

20.04.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

FGD on apiculture

01.05.2022, Manipur, India

Meeting on scope of freshwater aquaculture

16.05.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Community sensitization

18.07.2022, West Bengal, India

Meeting on Green Audit in Vivekananda College

19.07.2022, West Bengal, India

Meeting on Green Audit in Sarojini Naidu College

15.06.2022, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting with UNDP

11.08.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

Community meeting on M&E

23.08.2022, Kolkata, India

Meeting for collaboration with ZSI

29.08.2022, Kolkata, India

Project briefing with ZSI

14.10.2022, Tipligheri, Indian Sundarban

ISO 14001-2015 audit

15.11.2022, West Bengal, India

Meeting on Green Audit in MAKAUT

17.11.2022, Online

Virtual attendance in Cop 27

18.11.2022, Choto Mollakhali, Indian Sundarban

Community sensitization

20.11.2022, Kakdwip, Indian Sundarban

Project grounding meeting on CRA

15.12.2022, Kakdwip, Indian Sundarban

Entry point Meeting

10.01.2023, West Bengal, India

MOU with Vivekananda College

20.01.2023, Saptari, Nepal

Administrative meeting for smoker’s project

20.01.2023, Siraha, Nepal

Interaction with foresters for smoker’s project

14.03.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Meeting with IUCN

14.03.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Meeting with Shushilan

14.03.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Meeting with O. Creeds

15.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Meeting with BDO, LDV

16.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Meeting with ADO, LDV

16.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Meeting with conservationist

17.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Meeting with Gaobura, Injuno

15.09.2023, Guwahati, India

Scope of agroforestry & organic farming in Assam

23.09.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Meeting with O. Creeds

25.09.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Session with Department of Agricultural Extension

21.01.2023 , Saptari, Nepal.

Meeting with Mayor

15.01.2023, Nepal

MOU with Sabal Nepal

02.06.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

MOU with IMCLS & AIMSU

27.09.2021, Online

National webinar on climate information network (CIN)

09.11.2021, Purulia, India

Community workshop on CIN

12.11.2021, Purulia, India

Community workshop on CIN

28.12.2021, CIFE, Kolkata

National workshop on CRA

22.11.2021, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Workshop on habitat conservation in Sangti Valley

21.01.2022, ICAR-CSSRI, India

National workshop on climate-resilient farming

30.04.2022, Manipur, India

Workshop on freshwater aquaculture

20.05.2022, Chennai, India

Sahbhagita workshop on conservation of wetlands

04.06.2022, Assam, India

Workshop on pricing of wetland ecosystem services

16.06.2022, AIT Bangkok, Thailand

AP-PLAT meet on ESS

07.11.2022, STR, Indian Sundarban

International workshop on climate resilience by NbS

28.11.2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka

APN South Asia PDTW

3.01.2023, Kolkata, India

Stakeholder workshop on EKW

13.03.2023, Gazipur, Bangladesh

AP-PLAT meet on ESS

12.04.2023, Kolkata, India

AP-PLAT meet on ESS

01.09.2023, Incheon, South Korea

APAN forum on enhancing community resilience

23.09.2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ecological challenges assessment & restoration

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

CBW on livelihood augmentation

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Awareness on biodiversity conservation

09.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

MSW on biodiversity & habitat conservation

07.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Awareness on biodiversity conservation

09.10.2023, Arunachal Pradesh, India

MSW on biodiversity & habitat conservation

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