Adimattam
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Adimattam
Adimattam, meaning "grassroots" in Tamil, is DIRT’s initiative focused on Indigenous knowledge, water security and environmental resilience. It connects community knowledge holders, researchers and grassroots youth to support more inclusive, locally grounded approaches to environmental governance and decision-making.
01 / Education
Indigenous Knowledge Toolkit
Roots & Routes collaboration / UCL ChangeMakers
Building on Roots & Routes, an eight-week exploration developed with UCL academics and funded by UCL ChangeMakers, this toolkit explores connections between climate, biodiversity, food, education, culture and intergenerational knowledge. It recognises Indigenous peoples as knowledge holders and leaders rather than subjects of research.
View project details →02 / Partnerships
Community & University Collaborations
Global grassroots network
DIRT connects grassroots young people, academic institutions and Indigenous communities to collaborate on water governance, conferences and research. New initiatives will be shared as they develop with community partners.
Partner with us →03 / Research
Research, Policy & Briefings
Evidence connecting communities and decision-makers
DIRT develops research, policy papers and accessible briefings on water security, environmental governance and conflict prevention. Our aim is to connect locally grounded knowledge with the institutions and decision-makers shaping policy.
Explore our work →04 / Community action
Community-Led Action & Initiatives
Turning local priorities into practical action
Working alongside local communities and grassroots partners, DIRT supports collaborative initiatives that respond to community-defined priorities around water, environmental resilience and security. Activities are developed with partners to reflect local knowledge, needs and context.
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