Clean Air, Collective Action! Key takeaways from Mumbai’s Clean Air Convening: Green tech funding and policies Smarter waste systems Clean energy and transport Waste-to-resource innovation Next steps: Partner. Invest. Monitor. Educate. #CleanAirNow #SustainableCities

🌿 Mapping Forest Commons in Siddheshwar Khurd, Sudhagad-Pali! Tribal communities & CFRMC led a participatory exercise to plan forest conservation: 🌍 Community-led mapping 🗣 Inclusive decision-making 🌱 Traditional knowledge + planning

🌿Community Forest Action in Umbarwadi Umbarwadi (Nagothane, Raigad) is now a CFR-recognized village! A Shivar Pheri (Transect Walk) was held to plan sustainable forest & village development. 40+ villagers, forest officials & tribal reps joined hands.

🌱 From Soil to Sustenance 🌾 45 farmers in #Sudhagad #Raigad switched to zero-chemical, native farming this Rabi season. They cultivated 3,433 kg of natural produce and earned ₹4.46L gross ₹7,286 avg. income per farmer Facilitated by Waatavaran for a greener, thriving future

From Waste to Wealth 🌱 6 farmers from #Sudhagad #Raigad have set up vermicompost units with support from @Waatavaran_ & INORA. This is just the start—60 farmers will join in, turning waste into income & soil health. #RegenerativeFarming #ParliGroup #Vermicompost

🌿 We're Hiring: Block Coordinator – Nandurbar 🌿 Join Waatavaran to mobilise tribal communities, support FRA implementation & lead CFR planning! 📍 Location: Nandurbar 📅 Contract: Renewable yearly 💼 Req: PG + 2-3 yrs exp 💡 Apply now! Link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happy #EarthDay2025 🌍 This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, reminds us that real change starts with us. At Waatavaran, we empower communities to protect nature—from forests to clean air. 💪 Your power matters. Let’s restore our planet together.

From Waste to Wealth 🌱 In Sudhagad, Raigad, 21 farmer families are now turning organic waste into gold with vermicomposting! 🪱 Healthier soil, natural farming, and a greener future—one compost bed at a time.

We are excited to hire Block Coordinator for our new intervention in Nandurbar District to enable Community-led Forest Governance and Forest Resources Management, Conservation 🍃 This initiative has full support of the Nandurbar District Administration ✌🏼

🌞 Stay Cool, Stay Safe! 💧Hydration is key this summer! Beat the heat with these simple tips: ✅ Why hydration matters ✅ Easy ways to stay hydrated ✅ Spot the early signs of dehydrationLet’s keep ourselves and our communities safe! 🌱#WaatavaranFoundation #StayHydrated

We are excited to hire 2 Block Coordinators for our new interventions in Nandurbar and Roha (Raigad) Districts to enable Community-led Forest Governance and Forest Resources Management, Conservation 🍃

This Labour Day, we honour dignity in work. Waatavaran helped 552 tribal individuals get MGNREGA job cards across 12 villages. Majre Jambhulpada got its first official work code—a ₹5L forest pond project will benefit 10 workers with ₹2.4L in wages. #LabourDay #RightToWork

🌱 Rooted in the land, driven by the people — welcome to the very first edition of Waatavaran’s monthly newsletter! Each month, we’ll bring you stories from the ground — of 🌳 forests being protected, 🌾 farms being revived, and 👥 communities stepping up to lead change!

🌸 This #MothersDay, let’s honor the first and most generous mother — Nature. 🌿 She gives endlessly. She asks only for respect. Protect her forests, rivers, and the communities who guard her. 💚

🌱 Today is #BiodiversityDay! Indigenous communities are the frontline defenders of biodiversity — protecting species, knowledge & ecosystems. But biodiversity needs justice. Recognize forest rights. Empower local governance. 🌍 Biodiversity is life. Stewardship is survival.

Honoured to present Waatavaran’s 5-year mission for community forest conservation in 100 aspirational villages of Nandurbar at the CSR Conclave. Together, we’re working toward inclusive, sustainable development. 🌿🤝 #Waatavaran #CSR #Nandurbar #ForestRights

The team behind the mission. 💚 We gathered in Khandala to reflect, reconnect & reimagine our journey. 3 days of learning, bonding & growing—stronger, together. 🌿 #TeamWaatavaran #Retreat2025 #PurposePeoplePlanet

Waatavaran Foundation & Taluka Agriculture Dept. – Sudhagad conducted a seed distribution & farmer training drive across 5 villages. 28 farmers were trained in govt schemes, soil health & sustainable farming. Seeds & veggie kits were distributed. 🌾🌱 #PMKisan #AgriIndia

🌿 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Waatavaran hosted 25 @VESArch students for a birdwatching + nature trail, accompanied by Prof. Akanksha Katare. 🕊 ~20 birds 🦋 8 butterflies 🌱 Mangroves & native plants ✏️ Nature journaling Building with nature, not over it. 💚

Collaboration for Ecological Restoration! Waatavaran Foundation signs MoU with District Collectorate Raigad for community-led forest & water conservation across 100 villages under CFRMPs (2025–2028). A big step for tribal empowerment & sustainability!