Archive · 25 Jul 2026
AF-EC Anantapur Wins Climate Award
AF-EC, an organization in Anantapur, won a big award for their work in helping villages deal with climate change.
They have been working in 300 villages to make farming better and more resilient to climate changes.
They have been promoting natural farming and improving soil quality.
This has helped reduce the need for people to leave their villages due to farming difficulties.
The award was given by important people at a big event in Bengaluru.
AF-EC was chosen from many nominees because their work aligns well with global goals for sustainable development.
AF-EC, Anantapur, won the Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management Award at the FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit-2026 in Bengaluru.
The award was presented by Davangere MP Dr Prabha Mallikarjun and FKCCI President Uma Reddy.
AF-EC's work spans 300 villages, focusing on watershed development, natural farming, soil carbon enhancement, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Their CARA initiative in 12 villages has improved rainfed farming resilience and reduced distress migration.
AF-EC was selected from 147 nominees for its strong alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Who
- Accion Fraterna-Ecology Centre (AF-EC), Anantapur
- What
- Won the Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management Award
- When
- At the FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit-2026
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- For their impactful work across 300 villages, promoting watershed development, natural farming, soil carbon enhancement, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Supporters of AF-EC
Critics of AF-EC
Impact of AF-EC's Work
Supporters of AF-EC
AF-EC's initiatives have significantly improved rainfed farming resilience and reduced distress migration in 300 villages.
Critics of AF-EC
Some critics argue that the impact of AF-EC's work is overstated and that more needs to be done to address climate change.
- Organization
- Accion Fraterna-Ecology Centre (AF-EC)
- Location
- Anantapur
- Award
- Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management Award
- Event
- FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit-2026
- Presenters
- Davangere MP Dr Prabha Mallikarjun and FKCCI President Uma Reddy
- Initiative
- CARA initiative
- Villages Impacted
- 300 villages
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Alignment with UN SDGs