
Local Projects, Global Impact
Hon.Governor of Karnataka,Sri Twar Chand Gehlot and Forest Minister Sri Eshwar Khandre launching Namma Mara Namma Bengaluru campaign at Rajbhavan.
Where We’re Restoring Our Planet

First Phase-India
It's About More Than Trees
We Measure Impact
Tree plantations
By planting million trees,
transforming Cities with Green Spaces
This brings together a diverse group of participants, including residents, council authorities, government and local partners in respective cities of India who are passionate about enhancing urban environments through green spaces.
Creating urban forests
Urban forests play a vital role in enhancing city environments. They provide shade, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity. By incorporating trees and green spaces into urban planning, cities can create healthier and more sustainable communities. Embracing this initiative fosters a connection between residents and nature, urban areas more livable and enjoyable.
Climate change
We work on the ground with partner governments and local organizations to set the global trajectory toward a vision of a resilient, prosperous, and equitable world with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
IMPACTS

Carbon
Reducing CO2 Levels Helps Mitigate Climate Change
Monitoring carbon in forest restoration is vital as forests act as the planet's lungs, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. By tracking carbon sequestration, we can determine the efficacy of restoration efforts in mitigating climate change. It allows for a quantifiable measure of a forest's contribution to global carbon cycles and offers insights into the potential of forests in offsetting anthropogenic carbon emissions. Furthermore, understanding carbon dynamics can help optimize forest management practices for maximum carbon capture.

Water
Rebuilding Natural Habitats Maintain Healthy Ecosystems
Forests play a crucial role in maintaining hydrological cycles. Monitoring water aspects ensures that restored forests are aiding in groundwater recharge, regulating water flows, and maintaining water quality by filtering pollutants. Forests also act as buffers during heavy rainfall, preventing floods and reducing soil erosion. Hence, keeping an eye on water dynamics in and around forests ensures both ecosystem health and human wellbeing.

Biodiversity
Encouraging Growth of Native Species Supports Wildlife
Biodiversity is the foundation of ecosystem resilience and functionality. Monitoring biodiversity ensures that restoration efforts are promoting a rich variety of species and not inadvertently creating monocultures. A biodiverse forest is more resilient to pests, diseases, and changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, each species plays a unique role in the ecosystem, and by monitoring biodiversity, we can better understand and protect these intricate relationships. Peoples Planet uses a mixture of technologies to monitor biodiversity including environmental DNA sampling, acoustic monitoring and remote sensing.

People
Job Creation Empowers Communities
People are central to ecosystem restoration. From smallholder farmers to local and Indigenous peoples, to employees in forest enterprises, roughly 1.6 billion people live in and around forests and depend on its natural resources to some extent. Restoration is an opportunity to achieve equity in both rural and urban areas, providing avenues to empower women and young people. Moreover, by promoting and conserving healthy landscapes, restoration can help promote the use of traditional knowledge and protect Indigenous cultural systems and practices.

Land
Replenishing Deforested Areas Boost Environmental Stability
Monitoring land impacts in forest restoration helps ensure that the restored areas are resilient to degradation, such as soil erosion and desertification. Healthy forests improve soil fertility, structure, and prevent land degradation, promoting a sustainable loop of growth and regeneration. Moreover, tracking land changes can reveal any encroachments or unplanned land-use changes, ensuring that restoration efforts remain undisturbed and effective.