ECRICC

Enhancing Climate

Resilience of India’s

Coastal Communities

Enhance the resilience of the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations, particularly women, in the coastal areas of India to climate change and extreme events, using an ecosystem-centred and community-based approach.

Notice

Notice for Engagement of One Expert Organization (Consultant) for training of local communities to monitor coastal ecology in the project landscapes of ECRICC, Odisha at SPMU, ECRICC Project, Bhubaneswar.
Notice for Engagement of Technical Support Agency (TSA) for support on demonstration of seaweed farming with farmers in appropriate sites of project landscapes of Puri & Ganjam districts and market linkage of products to higher supply chain under ECRICC Project in Odisha.

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Shri Mohan Charan Majhi

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Odisha

Shri Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia

Hon'ble Minister, FE & CC Dept., Govt. of Odisha

Mr. Satyabrata Sahu, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary, FE & CC Dept., Govt. of Odisha

Shri Prem Kumar Jha, IFS

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (WL) & CWLW, Odisha & State Project Director

About ECRICC

Building Resilient Coast

ECRICC is a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the growing vulnerabilities of India’s coastal regions to climate change. Spanning 949 villages across seven key landscapes in four districts of Odisha, the program is focused on enhancing adaptive capacity, restoring vital ecosystems, and strengthening community resilience. At its core, ECRICC promotes sustainable management of coastal ecosystem, community-led adaptation, and innovative climate-resilient livelihood solutions. Through strong partnerships, capacity building, and inclusive engagement, the initiative works to safeguard coastal livelihoods and ecosystems against the mounting threats of climate change.

Project Overview & Activities

Project Governance Structure

Women Climate Champions

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ACTIVITIES & INITIATIVES

ECRICC INITIATIVES

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Innovative Solutions

ECRICC is at the forefront of introducing innovative solutions to address coastal challenges. Natural tidal flow irrigation for mangrove saplings ...

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Institutional Framework Development

To ensure effective implementation and coordination, ECRICC has developed a robust institutional framework. Multi-tiered committees operate at state...

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Community Engagement and Capacity Building

ECRICC emphasizes empowering communities to actively participate in climate resilience efforts. Over 300 Village Facilitators have been trained...

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Seagrass and Saltmarsh Protection and Management

A significant focus of ECRICC is the protection and restoration of seagrass and saltmarsh ecosystems, which are critical for ...

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Ecosystem Restoration

ECRICC prioritizes the restoration of coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves and associated habitats. Innovative methods,...

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Area of Operations

Landscapes and Achievements

ECRICC spans 7 diverse landscapes across 4 districts in Odisha, restoring mangroves, coastal watersheds, seagrass meadows and salt marshes, and engaging 949 villages. Key achievements include tidal irrigation innovations, community-driven restoration, climate adaptive innovative livelihoods solutions and advanced habitat mapping for resilience.