Urban Forestry is increasingly in the limelight because it offers a practical, scalable, and nature-based solution to many urban challenges at once. The below image is from 4.5 year old Green patch developed at West Vinod Nagar School , East Delhi by Rise Foundation using Miyawaki Afforestation technique. It is wonderful example of Urban Forestry.Continue reading “Urban Forestry: One Solution, Multiple Benefits”
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Why POSH Training Is More Than Just Compliance
Whenever I conduct a #POSHAwarenessSession, people often say, “We already know this.” – Madhuri Varshney (POSH Trainer) But as the session progresses, a new understanding emerges. People realize that knowing about POSH and implementing it effectively in workplace culture are two very different things. That’s when gaps in policies, behavior, sensitivity, and grievance redressal processesContinue reading “Why POSH Training Is More Than Just Compliance”
Why Delhi Needs Scientific Miyawaki Afforestation — Not the Myth Around It
As debate intensifies around the proposal to use the Miyawaki method in Delhi’s Central Ridge, an important distinction is being lost in public discourse: poorly designed plantations and scientifically executed Miyawaki restoration are not the same thing. Recent reporting by HT Media / Hindustan Times raises valid ecological concerns—but these concerns largely apply to generic,Continue reading “Why Delhi Needs Scientific Miyawaki Afforestation — Not the Myth Around It”
Building Safer Workplaces Through Awareness: My POSH Session with PCDA
Today, I had the opportunity to conduct an awareness session with the staff of #PCDA on #POSH (The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace – Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013). For me, this was not just another training session—it was a meaningful platform for dialogue, reflection, and collective learning. Together, we explored what itContinue reading “Building Safer Workplaces Through Awareness: My POSH Session with PCDA”
A Small Beginning Towards Big Change
At Bamnauli School (New Delhi), what started as a simple session turned intoa powerful step toward awareness, confidence, and empowerment. Girls from grades 8th, 9th, and 10th came together.In the beginning, there was hesitation—lowered gazes, silent questions, and uncertainty. But as the session on reproductive health and care unfolded, something shifted. Curiosity replaced silence. QuestionsContinue reading “A Small Beginning Towards Big Change”
🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱
At Rise Foundation, every plantation is more than planting trees—it is about restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and building climate resilience. We are proud to announce the launch of another impactful Miyawaki afforestation project in Rabarka, Rajasthan, where 9,000 native plants have been planted to create a dense, self-sustaining forest. This initiative will help:🌿 Improve airContinue reading “🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱”
Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission
In a significant step towards ecological restoration and climate resilience, Rise Foundation, in collaboration with Rajasthan Prime Steel Processing Center Pvt Ltd (RPSC), has successfully implemented a Miyawaki Afforestation project of 9000 (8500+ 500 extra ) native plants at Rabarka Village, Alwar District, Rajasthan. 🌿 Transforming Land into Living Forests The Miyawaki technique enables theContinue reading “Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission”
Is the Miyawaki Technique Expensive Compared to Conventional Plantation in the Long Run?
Urban India is facing rising temperatures, poor air quality, and declining biodiversity. As organizations like Rise Foundation continue developing Miyawaki Urban Forests across India, one common question from people, CSR partners and government stakeholders is: Is Miyawaki plantation too expensive compared to conventional plantation? or How much does a Miyawaki forest cost? Let’s explore thisContinue reading “Is the Miyawaki Technique Expensive Compared to Conventional Plantation in the Long Run?”
Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience
Urban areas across NCR are facing rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, and declining biodiversity. In response to these challenges, the Miyawaki Urban Forest at Sector 31, Faridabad stands as a powerful example of how nature-based solutions can transform cities. Developed using the Miyawaki afforestation technique, this high-density native plantation will: 🌳 Reduce Local TemperatureDense greenContinue reading “Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience”
Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air
When you compare a NASA Fire Map with an AQI map of India, the connection seems obvious:fires cause air pollution. But the reality is more complex. Fire hotspots are mostly in rural and forest areas, while the worst AQI is concentrated in urban regions like Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, and Lucknow — places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air”
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