22/04/2026
“My grandmother grew up listening to birds every morning. I didn’t.”
That’s how Yashsvi, a Grade 4 student from Zilla Parishad Primary School, Chikhalgaon, begins her story.
Her school once stood on barren land, no trees, no shade, just harsh summers. Nature wasn’t something they experienced; it was something they only saw in textbooks or on mobile screens.
And this isn’t just one school’s story. It’s a reflection of what Global Warming is quietly doing—rising temperatures, disappearing birds, and a generation growing up disconnected from nature.
Then something changed.
With the support of CYDA and Atlas Copco Group, the school took a step towards restoration. Together, they created a Miyawaki forest on the same barren land.
Today, that space is alive.
Mango, guava, custard apple, amla, tamarind, bamboo, these are no longer just trees for the children. They are companions. The students nurture them, talk to them, and grow alongside them.
And the most beautiful part?
The birds are back.
“Now, I hear birds again… it feels like this forest is our family.”
From empty land to a living ecosystem, this is what meaningful climate action looks like. Small spaces. Collective effort. Lasting impact.
