The Banyan Foundation (TBF) is an independent pan-India network-based organization focused on preserving the ecosystem and natural habitat of our planet for future generations. TBF provides knowledge services in support of effective, economically just, and socially inclusive climate change adaptation and climate risk management around the country, with a particular focus on North and East India. T
hrough empowering and engaging local communities, collaborating with government agencies, industry leaders, and experts, and advocating for sustainable practices and clean energy solutions, TBF works towards building a sustainable future for all. The "Mission Million Campaign" is a flagship multi-year plantation campaign aimed at planting one million saplings in Delhi NCR. The campaign is focused on increasing the green cover and urban forest in the city to combat climate change and improve air quality. It is an initiative driven by the community, government, and corporate partnerships, with the goal of creating a sustainable future for the region. The "Greening the Market" initiative is a pilot project aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastic in Delhi NCR vegetable markets and promoting sustainable waste management practices. The project seeks to achieve this by organizing and training waste value-chain actors such as waste workers, scrap dealers, and recyclers, and transforming them into waste entrepreneurs and professionals. It also aims to increase awareness among market vendors and customers about the negative impact of single-use plastic on the environment and public health, and to promote the use of sustainable alternatives to plastic.
