Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India

Name

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India

Legal name

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India

Website

https://akahindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Forestry (800), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPADALAD), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG), Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Adaptation & Resilience Planning Platforms (CAPEX Prioritization, Cost–Benefit, NBS) (EUABALAH)

Keywords

• Disaster risk reduction
• Climate change adaptation
• Water security management
• Urban habitat resilience
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional Grants and Donations: AKAH India operates as a nonprofit agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), funded by institutional donors, CSR funds from corporations, government grants, and international development organizations. Revenue is entirely grant-based rather than commercial product/service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India delivers community-led climate resilience and disaster risk reduction programs for vulnerable populations across India. Its core offerings include urban habitat risk resilience (cool roofs, green roofs, Miyawaki afforestation), water security management, biodiversity and ecosystem-based climate adaptation (mangrove restoration), the Enviroshala school resilience program, and disaster risk reduction services (hazard vulnerability assessments, SART, DART). Programs are funded by grants from corporate CSR, government partners, and international development agencies, and use geospatial, IoT, and drone-based monitoring tools.

Product overview

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India operates as a development organization offering multiple climate resilience and environmental programs rather than a commercial product platform. The portfolio comprises six core programmatic areas: Urban Habitat Risk Resilience (cool roofs, green roofs, Miyawaki forests), Water Security Management (groundwater recharge, water harvesting), Biodiversity and Climate Change (coastal restoration, ecosystem-based adaptation), Enviroshala School Resilience (environmental education, school infrastructure), Disaster Risk Reduction (community preparedness, emergency response teams), and the Decarbonization Initiative (carbon sequestration, renewable energy). These programs work through community-centered approaches combined with geospatial technology and IoT monitoring systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urban Habitat Risk Resilience Community-facing climate adaptation program delivering cool roofs, green roofs, solarization, and Miyawaki afforestation to reduce urban heat hotspots and build climate resilience for residents of heat-stressed informal settlements.
• Water Security Management Program that ensures water availability, accessibility, and reliability through community-led groundwater replenishment, rainwater harvesting, pond revival, and improved water bodies for water-stressed rural and tribal communities.
• Biodiversity and Climate Change Ecosystem-based adaptation program for coastal restoration and biodiversity conservation, including mangrove plantation and IoT-enabled monitoring of plant growth and survival for vulnerable coastal communities.
• Enviroshala: School Resilience School-based program that transforms schools into centers for environmental education and climate action through infrastructure improvements, green spaces, WASH facilities, solar power, and environmental clubs that empower children as Environmental Ambassadors.
• Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster preparedness and response program delivering Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (HVRA), Search and Rescue Teams (SART), Disaster Assessment and Response Teams (DART), and community emergency preparedness training for disaster-prone communities.
• The Decarbonization Initiative Climate mitigation program focused on GHG emission management, energy audits, renewable energy promotion, and Miyawaki forest establishment to create carbon sinks and decarbonize vulnerable communities.
• Water Stewardship Initiative Integrated water stewardship program in vulnerable marshy wetland regions using hydrological research, GIS mapping, and installation of water security structures to benefit approximately 70,000 individuals.
• Integrated Rural Habitat Development Rural habitat program in the Gir area of Gujarat that reduces human-wildlife conflict through capacity building, environmental awareness, tree plantation, fencing, and bamboo value chain development.
• Parivartan - Holistic Rural Development Holistic rural development program collaborating with tribal communities in Wardha, Maharashtra for water and soil conservation, pond construction, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
• Integrated Flood and Heat Mitigation for Improved Urban Resilience Urban resilience program in Mira Bhayandar and Chandrapur that delivers Urban Heat Island assessments, flood hazard studies, green retrofitting, and passive cooling solutions for informal settlements.
• Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Adaptation in Porbandar Coastal adaptation program in Porbandar, Gujarat that delivers mangrove plantation, fruit-bearing plant cultivation, and IoT-enabled monitoring of plant growth and survival for coastal communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indoor temperature reduction of 3–5°C achieved through passive cooling strategies (cool roofing, cross-ventilation, insulation) in informal settlements
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MBMC has partnered with AKAH on multiple climate resilience initiatives including the launch of the Mira Bhayandar Climate Action Plan (MBCAP), green retrofitting of municipal schools and residential buildings, and urban heat mitigation programs. The partnership was formalized through MoUs for climate action implementation.
• National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MoU signed between NIUA and AKAH India at the Climate Action Workshop in Delhi to collaborate on urban and coastal resilience, green building practices, and climate adaptation strategies. This is a strategic partnership for policy-level engagement and implementation.
• Ericsson Global India LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Ericsson partnered with AKAH for the launch of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Adaptation project in Gujarat's capital, utilizing IoT and sensor technologies for mangrove monitoring and ecosystem restoration.
• Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, India (AKPBS, I)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for water supply and sanitation projects in Gujarat villages and earthquake reconstruction programs in Jammu & Kashmir, as part of the AKDN family of agencies.
• Focus Humanitarian Assistance Canada (FOCUS-C)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Andhra Pradesh Relief to Development Project for tsunami relief and rehabilitation of 15 villages following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, alongside CIDA.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC) — World Bank GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC's EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) green building certification program was used for the Nav Yuwan Housing Society green retrofitting project, making it the first existing housing society in Asia to receive EDGE Advanced certification.
• IIT HyderabadcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partnership for urban heat island mitigation research, which demonstrated reduction in indoor temperatures of at least 4.3°C in pilot projects through technological and community-based interventions.
• World Resources Institute (WRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI hosted AKAH India in a panel discussion at Mumbai Climate Week 2026 on 'Innovating for Liveable Urban Futures,' exploring how housing, design, and community action can reduce heat stress and enhance urban living.
• C40 CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in climate action workshops and decarbonization initiatives, with AKAH participating in C40-hosted masterclasses on carbon sequestration and carbon credits.
• Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of Maharashtra undertaking that participated in the launch of the Mira Bhayandar Climate Action Plan alongside AKAH India and MBMC leadership.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): CSE is an Indian public interest research organization focused on environment, climate, and sustainable development. Comparable to AKAH India on urban environment, water, and climate education, with broader national policy influence.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): TERI is a leading Indian research institute working on sustainability, climate change, and water resources. Comparable to AKAH India on water sustainability and climate programs, but operates at much larger scale with broader research mandate.
• NRDC India (Natural Resources Defense Council): NRDC India works on climate, clean energy, and environmental health policy. Comparable to AKAH India on climate adaptation, urban resilience, and nature-based solutions, but with stronger policy/advocacy orientation.

Direct peers

• SEEDS India: SEEDS is a nonprofit focused on disaster resilience and climate adaptation in vulnerable Indian communities. Directly comparable to AKAH India in disaster risk reduction programming, community-led resilience, and multi-state Indian operations.
• Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS): IIHS is an Indian research and practice institution focused on urban habitat, housing, and climate resilience. Highly comparable to AKAH India's urban habitat risk resilience and green retrofitting programs in informal settlements.
• Aga Khan Foundation India: A sibling AKDN agency working on rural development, education, and health in India. Directly comparable as a sister organization under the same parent (AKDN), with overlapping geographies and complementary programmatic focus.
• Sphere India: Sphere India is a coalition of humanitarian organizations focused on disaster preparedness and response in India. Comparable to AKAH India on disaster risk reduction, emergency response teams (SART/DART), and community preparedness programming.
• WRI India (World Resources Institute): WRI India works on sustainable cities, climate action, and urban resilience with deep partnerships with Indian municipal bodies. Directly comparable to AKAH India's urban climate action planning work with MBMC and C40 Cities.

Others

• C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: C40 is a global network of mayors addressing climate change, with active programs in Indian cities including Mumbai. Comparable to AKAH India as a partner in climate action workshops and urban heat initiatives — more of a convener/funding partner than a direct service peer.
• Tata Sustainability Group (Tata Trusts): Tata Trusts fund major climate adaptation, water, and rural development programs in India. Comparable to AKAH India as a funder/ecosystem partner (Tata Education and Development Trust funds AKAH programs), with broader philanthropic portfolio across sustainability domains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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