Lotus Project

23/04/2025

Grateful for all the hard and consistent work you've put in, Tulika 🙏

The latest from the Lotus Project is a powerful reminder that progress isn’t powered by ideas alone — but by the people who show up, every single day. 💪

🌱 Rural development and renewable energy aren’t just buzzwords — they’re real, lived challenges that require persistence, empathy, and vision. This is what it looks like in action.

1. Most Rewarding Experience Looking back at your journey from intern to volunteer to a core member of the Lotus Project, what has been the most rewarding part of your experience? The most fulfilling part of my journey has been witnessing the real-world impact of our work. From building scalabl

07/04/2024

Hello, Lotus Family! 👋 We're on a mission to bring light to those left in the dark in rural communities. Last year, we transformed Chi Lang village with solar panels, offering a sustainable alternative to wood burning. 🏡💡

WE NEED YOU! We’re introducing the Lotus membership program to connect, network, and innovate together for a brighter future. Whether you're into sustainability, clean energy, or community development, your contribution can make a real difference. 🤝💚

Let's make sure that no one gets left behind nor forgotten..

Interested in lighting up more lives? Drop us a message or sign up here 👉 https://www.lotus-project.org/become-a-member

Together, we can create lasting change. 💌 Every action counts! 🌍💖

12/09/2023

Excited to share our latest blog post at Lotus Project, where we dive deep into the mechanics of our Climate Stress Index (CSI). 🌍

🌊 Understanding climate stress at a granular level is vital for informed decision-making. Our CSI combines various factors, from water availability to air quality, to offer a holistic view of regional climate stress. The data-driven methodology we employ ensures accuracy and reliability.

🌟Our CSI differs from other indices by providing high-resolution insights, enabling targeted interventions in regions that need them the most. Plus, we're not stopping here; our dynamic framework is continuously evolving to stay up-to-date with the latest climate science.

👀 Check out the full blog to learn how the CSI works and its implications for addressing climate change challenges. Let's make informed climate action a reality! 💪🌿

Read here 👉

Climate change is an urgent global issue, with its impacts reverberating across every corner of our planet. From the escalating sea levels to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, the repercussions of climate change are diverse and far-reaching. To better comprehend and quantify these

08/08/2023

Voluntourism: A Double-Edged Sword? While traveling to aid global communities sounds noble, it's essential to understand its potential pitfalls. Dive into our latest blog post to discover why the Lotus Project chooses a more sustainable and ethical approach over traditional voluntourism. Let's prioritize genuine, long-term impact over fleeting experiences. 🌱🤝

Voluntourism, a blend of volunteering and tourism, has seen a surge in popularity in recent decades. While the idea sounds admirable—traveling to developing regions to aid in initiatives from teaching to construction—it's been subject to intense scrutiny. Many argue that despite good intentions,...

24/08/2022

Next in the blog series we use Spain as a case study and deep dive into the effects of an ageing population in the context of urban-rural dependency.

"Depopulation has not occurred as a recent single event but as the result of a lengthy process which will be difficult to reverse. The need to stabilise the current population and also attract new residents demands the implementation of initiatives to improve the provision of basic quality services"

This blog briefly illustrates two research papers on rural-urban imbalance in Spain. Two papers investigated in different areas. Palacios states from a historical perspective on how agricultural areas suffer from higher unemployment rates and weaker economic development compared with the rest of Spa

08/08/2022

We're looking for new talent to join our team!
Check out our vacancies:

Our internship programme is open to recent graduates and PhD students who are looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and gain work experience. The internship will typically last for 12 weeks.