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 โ places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About Indiaโs Air”
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๐ณ Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda
1,200 Plants for Climate Action & Biodiversity in Partnership with Hughes Communications Reimagining School Campuses as Green Classrooms In a powerful step towards climate resilience and environmental education, a Miyawaki Urban Forest has been successfully developed at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda, transforming unused land into a thriving green ecosystem. The project includes: This initiative wasContinue reading “๐ณ Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda”
Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact
Pochanpur in Southwest Delhi is expanding rapidly โ and with it come rising pollution levels, heat stress, and a growing disconnect from nature. In this scenario, even small green patches make a powerful difference. ๐ฟ 1. Better Air Quality (AQI) Micro-forests and green pockets help reduce particulate pollution. โ๏ธ 2. Reduced Urban Heat Island EffectContinue reading “Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact”
10,000 Native Trees, One Forest: Rise Foundationโs Green Vision in Faridabad
10,000 Native Trees. One Urban Forest. Thatโs the bold vision Rise Foundation is bringing to life at Sector 33, Faridabad, through the Miyawaki afforestation technique. ๐ณ Why Miyawaki? ๐ค Partners Who Made It Possible This forest isnโt just about planting treesโitโs about cultivating a living legacy: cleaner air, richer biodiversity, and a green space thatContinue reading “10,000 Native Trees, One Forest: Rise Foundationโs Green Vision in Faridabad”
Unidos Exports Joins Hands with Rise Foundation for a Greener Faridabad
As part of its commitment to sustainability and community well-being, Unidos Exports undertook a meaningful CSR initiative in partnership with Rise Foundation, focusing on native tree plantation in Sector 81, Faridabad on 12th May 2025. Led by Mr. Soham Gujral, Partner at Unidos Exports, the plantation drive saw enthusiastic participation from Unidos Exports’ team membersContinue reading “Unidos Exports Joins Hands with Rise Foundation for a Greener Faridabad”
NBT Honours Rise Foundation for Environmental Excellence
We are deeply honoured to share that Rise Foundation NGO has been recognized for its outstanding work in the areas of environment protection, urban foresting, Miyawaki afforestation, and waste management on 21st April 2025. The award was graciously presented by Honโble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, to Ms. Madhuri Varshney, Secretary ofContinue reading “NBT Honours Rise Foundation for Environmental Excellence”
Heatwave Exodus: Delhi-NCRโs Escape to the Hills Is a Warning, Not a Solution
As North India grapples with extreme heatwaves, the residents of Delhi NCR are desperately heading to the hills for a breath of relief. But the very act of fleeing is silently making the problem worse. The recent news from Almora and Haldwani paints a worrying picture โ a 92 km stretch now takes 8 hours,Continue reading “Heatwave Exodus: Delhi-NCRโs Escape to the Hills Is a Warning, Not a Solution”
๐ Madhuri Varshney Honoured with โPrerna Deepโ Award by Navbharat Times ๐
A Torchbearer of Change, A True Inspiration for Society We are proud to share that Madhuri Varshney, the heart and soul of Rise Foundation, has been honored with the โPrerna Deepโ Award by Navbharat Times โ a prestigious recognition given to individuals who inspire positive change and selfless service in society. With a legacy ofContinue reading “๐ Madhuri Varshney Honoured with โPrerna Deepโ Award by Navbharat Times ๐”
How Miyawaki Afforestation Can Help Rishikesh and Dehradun Combat Climate Change and Rising Temperatures
Cities like Rishikesh and Dehradun, nestled in the Himalayan foothills, are facing growing challenges due to climate change and rising temperatures, despite their natural beauty and green surroundings. Here’s how Miyawaki afforestation can significantly help: 1. Urban Heat Island Effect Mitigation 2. Carbon Sequestration 3. Improved Air Quality 4. Flood and Soil Erosion Control 5.Continue reading “How Miyawaki Afforestation Can Help Rishikesh and Dehradun Combat Climate Change and Rising Temperatures”
ย ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก-๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ค๐ข ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐, ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง๐
A forest in the makingโjust 10 months ago, this land was bare. Today, it’s a thriving green ecosystem! ๐ฟ๐ผ At ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐, ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง๐ (๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐๐ง๐), our Miyawaki plantation is a testament to how nature flourishes when given the right care. This dense, fast-growing forest is not just about treesโitโs about ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐Continue reading ”ย ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก-๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ค๐ข ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐, ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง๐”
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