NbIS Workshop for Landslide Risk and Slope Stabilization in Himachal Pradesh

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:A Workshop on Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions (NbIS) for Landslide Risk Mitigation and Slope Stabilization along Road Networks

The NbIS workshop in June 2025, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, convened 110+ participants to explore Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions for landslide mitigation and slope stabilization.

Organized by CDRI in collaboration with HP SDMA, the event focused on integrating NbIS into road networks.

Through technical sessions and field exercises, the workshop fostered practical learning, regional collaboration, and informed CDRI’s mountain resilience efforts, aiming to strengthen infrastructure sustainability across vulnerable terrains.

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Impact

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The workshop enhanced cross-sectoral understanding among government departments, CSOs, and regional partners, encouraging integration of Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions (NbIS) into mainstream road design and disaster risk management strategies. 

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Hands-on learning through field exercises enabled participants to translate theoretical concepts into actionable solutions, reinforcing the practical viability of NbIS for slope stabilization, erosion control, and disaster resilient infrastructure in hilly terrains. 

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Regional collaboration with stakeholders from Nepal, Bhutan, and agencies such as ICIMOD, CEEW, AFD, and CRRI fostered knowledge exchange and alignment on sustainable approaches for mountainous infrastructure resilience in South Asia. 

Resources

Alpana Saha 2

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha 

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.