Ecricc Odisha

Rehana Khatun’s journey reflects how determination & opportunity can reshape lives. Living with a spinal cord condition that once limited her mobility & prospects, she is now a community #climate champion under the ECRICC project. #Odisha @Prem_CWLWOdisha undp.org/india/stories/…

Week 8 #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek is Bharati Sethi from #Ganjam. 👏 She mobilizes mud crab farmers and promotes SRI farming in her community. Bharati was also part of Odisha's winning delegation at #SeafoodExpoBharat2025 in #Chennai! 🦀🏆 #Odisha

ECRICC #Odisha was honoured to be invited by #Chhattisgarh State Centre for Climate Change to participate in the one-day workshop marking the #InternationalDayofForests2026. Representing the team, Shri Dilip Ku. Mahapatra, SELA, delivered a session on our activities & coverage.

An invigorating day of learning! 🌱 We hosted a one-day workshop on #seaweed farming with Chilika Development Authority and TSA Brahma Kamal. A productive day for our climate champions, FNGOs, and beneficiaries from #Puri and #Ganjam districts.

Week 7: Our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek is Rashmita Parida from #Puri district! As a Grassroots Gender Champion, she is empowering SHG women to access schemes, adopt climate-smart practices and lead with confidence. #ClimateAction #Odisha

Strengthening coastal resilience in #Odisha! @iitbbs conducted a specialized training workshop on '#Seagrass and #Saltmarsh Restoration Techniques and International Best Practices' to build capacity on ecosystem restoration for the ECRICC Odisha Task Force. #Bhubaneswar

Meet Rehana from coastal Odisha 🇮🇳 Living with a spinal cord condition, she is now a climate champion helping farmers adopt resilient livelihoods and challenging stereotypes about disability and leadership. 👉 Discover her story: go.undp.org/5tj @theGCF | @UNDP_India

This #WomensDay, we celebrate Rehana Khatun from #Balasore district, a woman who turned doubt into determination and #disabilty into dignity. #Odisha #ClimateAction

Week 6 celebrates Susmita Mohanty from Talsari Landscape, #Balasore! 🙌 She is working hand-in-hand with the #fishing #community to protect their co-travelers of the sea, from Olive Ridley turtles to dolphins and horseshoe crabs. #ClimateAction #Odisha

On #IWD2026,women & Climate Champions @Sipakuda,Krushnaprasad Block came together to celebrate leadership in environmental action. Through rangoli, dance, songs&theatre, they highlighted the importance of protecting our environment, followed by a beach cleanup drive led by women

From her home to 200+ lives. From 'she can't' to 'ECRICC Didi.' Rehana Khatun, our #ClimateChampion from #Balasore district, is shattering stereotypes on #gender and #disability. This #WomensDay, we celebrate her. 💪🌱#Odisha @Prem_CWLWOdisha @UNDP_India

Week 5 spotlight is on Purnabasi Behera from #Ganjam! 👏 Her work in mobilizing 20 beneficiaries into #seaweed #farming is a game-changer for climate-resilient livelihoods. She is our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek! #Odisha

This #WorldSeagrassDay, ECRICC reaffirms its commitment to protecting #Odisha's blue carbon ecosystems! 🌱 In partnership with @IITBBS, we continue to advance science-driven #seagrass restoration to strengthen the climate resilience of our coastal #communities.🌏 #ClimateAction

Turning trash into treasure, Sasmita Parida from #Kendrapara is leading a quiet revolution against plastic waste. She trains SHG members and friends to recycle cartons, polyethene, and bottles into beautiful crafts. She is our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek. #Odisha #ClimateAction

ECRICC in the spotlight! Our work was featured in the media at the SRI distribution event, graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister. It is a proud moment for our team and the communities we serve. #Odisha #ClimateAction @dfopuriwl

success stories of Crab and Ornamental Fish Farming & SRI Farming proving that women are leading from the front in income generation activities @CMO_Odisha @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @moefcc @ecriccodisha @RccfBhubaneswar @dm_puri

WSHGs showcased their success stories of Crab, Ornamental Fish & SRI Farming proving that women are leading from the front in income generation. Forest fire Awareness Rath was also flagged off @CMO_Odisha @dcmo_pravati @ForestDeptt @PCCFWL_Odisha @ecriccodisha @moefcc @dm_puri

This week, we are celebrating Banita Mohanty from Puri district. Through her efforts in mud crab farming, she has strengthened climate-resilient livelihoods & empowered farmers with sustainable income opportunities. She is our #ClimateChampionOfThWeek #Odisha #ClimateAction

Throwback to Matsya Prani Samavesh – Odisha 2026! ECRICC proudly showcased its work and best practices at this state-level exhibition last month, highlighting climate-resilient approaches that are supporting sustainable livelihoods. #Odisha #ClimateAction