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Gratitude, Excitement, and Hope: The Raintree Foundation Story Continues

Writing this piece evokes a range of emotions—a deep sense of gratitude for our achievements and boundless enthusiasm for the future. We are optimistic that the Raintree Foundation’s journey will help create a world where environmental stewardship is paramount. I would like to thank every partner who has been involved in this journey.

Our mission to build climate resilience of living landscapes is based on the ideology that every landscape is unique and what makes it so, is the interaction between the living and non-life forms of the ecosystem. The ecological elements, such as water cycle, soil interact with the biodiversity that is native to the region and the generations of communities that have settled there. The nature of interactivity between these stakeholders determines the course of climate for our planet.

While each landscape possesses unique characteristics, the shared interconnectedness between nature and humans transcends geographical boundaries. Achieving a harmonious balance is crucial for sustainable climate action. This journey of maintaining sustainable equilibrium will decide the future we will leave for generations to come. Every intervention might have a small impact today but will lead to a considerable impact tomorrow. As a cohort, we must have the vision to foresee and work towards the long-term impact.

Climate change is not just an issue of today; it is a compounding effect of years of incessant human actions. Every generation moving toward the quest for prosperity has led to the planet moving farther from the equilibrium. It’s time we and future generations break this chain reaction and move towards restoration and preservation. Our journey since 2018 has made us believe that bringing back the balance where nature and humankind can coexist in harmony is possible. The needs of all stakeholders can be adequately met if we bring about a generational mindset shift.

Since the inception of the Raintree Foundation, every year has reinforced our belief in the path we have chosen and the approach we have adopted. As we take the next big step in our journey, we seek collaboration through patient co-investment to amplify our impact on a broader scale.

Together, we can champion the pursuit of “One Planet, One Earth.”

Regards, Leena Dandekar
Chairperson and Founder, Raintree Foundation