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”
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🌱 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”
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”
Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone
At Rise Foundation NGO, we believe that sustainable social impact is built through collaboration, shared responsibility, and a strong focus on education. We are honoured to be recognised for our CSR activities under the Vidyanjali Programme by SCERT. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our team, volunteers, and partners who work consistently to strengthenContinue reading “Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone”
Honey Bee Lifecycle
Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) are one of mankind’s most well-known, popular and economically beneficial insects. For thousands of years, humans have plundered natural honey bee colonies to get honey, bee larvae and beeswax. In more recent centuries, bee plundering has given way to bee management. Today, honey bees are kept in artificial hives throughoutContinue reading “Honey Bee Lifecycle”
World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future
4 Introduction Bees may be small, but their role in sustaining life on Earth is enormous. From the fruits on our plates to the vegetables in our kitchens, bees work silently as nature’s most efficient pollinators. A world without bees is not just an environmental concern — it is a direct threat to food security,Continue reading “World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future”
Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health
In today’s world of year-round availability, we often forget a simple truth: our bodies are designed to eat what grows naturally in a season. 1️⃣ Higher Nutritional Value Seasonal vegetables are harvested at the right time, when nutrient levels—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants—are at their peak. Off-season produce often loses nutrition due to long storage and transport.Continue reading “Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health”
Disaster for India’s National Capital Region
Millions of people in Delhi–NCR may soon be left without their natural shield against dust, heat and pollution. A new rule introducing a 100-metre height cut-off has put almost 90% of the Aravalli hills at risk, simply because most of these ridges are naturally low in height. But these so-called “low” Aravallis are the onesContinue reading “Disaster for India’s National Capital Region”
Youth Power in Action: How Three GKFTII Students Are Documenting Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis
Delhi is among the world’s most pollution-affected cities, where deteriorating air quality has become a daily reality. Rapid urbanization, vehicular emissions, industrial activity, stubble burning, and dust pollution together push the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “severe” category multiple times each year. While many people discuss this issue only through complaints or socialContinue reading “Youth Power in Action: How Three GKFTII Students Are Documenting Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis”
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