Plant402 Foundation

When and Why?
The Plant402 Foundation was formed in 2007 with its mission to react to problems caused by the massive and increasing levels of deforestation worldwide, raise awareness of environmental issues and the role forests play, take action against climate change, educate children on these issues and to PLANT MORE TREES 4 OXYGEN.

We are a India registered Charity with an operational offices in Mumbai and Chandigarh. We currently work within India to raise awareness of global environmental issues, campaign for better environmental practices, take action against climate change, implement reforestation projects as well as provide funding for partner projects, set up school tree nurseries and provide environmental education, and fund community development projects in rural communities centred on tree planting and reforestation.

PLANT402 is aimed at combating climate change and providing economic, social and environmental sustainability through community based forestry projects in developing countries. We intend to work in conjunction with corporate partners, government and intergovernmental agencies, non governmental organizations (NGOs), local authorities, and local communities to plant 402,000 trees per year in locations wordwide.PLANT402 aims to assist countries, organizations, communities and educational institutions in their efforts to achieve ecologically sustainable development which can involve:• Raising public awareness of climate change and environmental issues facing the world today• Integrating economic, environmental, and social goals in policies and activities• Ensuring that environmental assets are properly valued and managed• Providing intergenerational equity• Providing communities with forests with which to derive forest products and a sustainable income • Providing investigational, interactive learning experiences for schools• Sourcing funding for current projects focused on reforestation Offset Your Carbon Emissions!

PLANT402 also provides an easy and convenient way to donate to offset your personal carbon emissions or that of your company or organisation. This enables individuals to make a difference on a personal level. Our projects have far reaching effects beyond simply planting trees to absorb carbon, however, as we work with experienced and reputable implementation organisations to restore degraded forest areas, provide economic sustainability to rural villages through tree planting and establish educational forest centres.


Stats
name: Plant402
location: India
Activity: Planting Trees
Monday 31 December 2007

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