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Aranya

Restore Nature

Native plantation, ecological restoration and long-term care of green spaces, so that the trees we plant grow into living forests

3–10 t: net oxygen released per year (est.)
1–5 t: CO₂ absorbed per year (est.)
0.5–2°C: local temperature reduction (approx.)

10 Lakh+trees to plant and nurture by 2030

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Our Impact

Impacted35 Lakh+People

Since our inception we have reached 35 Lakh+ people through climate awareness campaigns, Climate Labs, public engagement and digital outreach, and turned that reach into work on the ground.

10K+trees plantedGreen belt in Sector 2, Noida, and plantations across five states
1K+sanitary packs distributedWith medical camps and health check-ups for women
7+species started coming backButterflies, herons and insects return to the restored green belt
200+books distributedIdeas on climate, ethical living and social change
4,000+young people reachedThrough Climate Labs in schools, colleges and workplaces

What changed after our Climate Action Program

Every Climate Talk ends with a Climate Lab. This feedback was received from various institutions.

3,924+participant responses

Climate Lab rating

96.5% rated 4 or 5

2.4%

1.2%

22.4%

74.1%

After the Climate Lab

More aware of India's climate challenges96.5%
Open to plant-based meals91.8%
Know how animal agriculture affects the climate88.2%
Understand overpopulation and resource strain88.2%
Expect a climate crisis by 2030 without change82.4%

Changed perspective on climate

98.9%said yes

Yes, significantly76.5%
Yes, to some extent22.4%
Not much1.1%

Understanding of world hunger

88.2%quite a lot

Quite a lot88.2%
Nothing11.8%

Aranya — Impact Dashboard

Tree Plantation & Ecological Restoration

LocationSector 2, Noida Green Belt
Plantation periodOct 2025 – Nov 2026
“Every tree counts”

10,080+: Saplings planted
7+: Native species
12+: Months of planting

Species-wise plantation count

Neem4,000
Arjun3,800
Bel Patra (Bael)800
Jatropha780
Pilkhan370
Curry Leaf190
Guava140

Total saplings10,080+

Species-wise plantation count
Neem	4,000
Arjun	3,800
Bel Patra (Bael)	800
Jatropha	780
Pilkhan	370
Curry Leaf	190
Guava	140

Estimated yearly climate benefits

Net oxygen released (est.)3–10 t
CO₂ absorbed (est.)1–5 t

tonnes per year

Local temperature reduction (approx.)0.5–2°C

degrees cooler

Estimates for the planted green belt; they grow as the trees mature.

Key environmental benefits

Carbon storageBuilds as the trees grow
Cleaner air
Cooler streetsWith time
Biodiversity support
Green cover & habitat restoration

Verification & reportingPlantation records, geo-tagged photos, survival monitoring and site reports.

Figures reported by Hiba Green Foundation from its plantation records. A tree survival census is pending.

Punarjeevan — Biodiversity Impact Dashboard

Life returning to the Sector 2 Green Belt

LocationSector 2, Noida Green Belt
Monitoring periodJul – Sep 2026
“Nature is coming back”

9+: Wildlife observations
4+: Habitat features
800+: Participants
3: Months of monitoring

Observations by group

What we observed

Birds· 2: HeronSmall birds (3–4)
Insects· 5: Green bugGrasshopperRed dragonflyYellow dragonflyYellow butterfly
Pollinators· 1: Bees
Invertebrate habitat· 1: Ant nests
Habitat features· 4: Flowering plantsGrass and ground coverWet ground and standing waterMixed vegetation

Observations recorded by Hiba Green Foundation's field team, many with photographs. Species-level identification is in progress.

Sakhi — Health Impact Dashboard

Menstrual Health & Dignity Initiative

LocationNoida Extension societies
SupportSanitary pad packs
“Dignity for every woman”

200+: Women reached with monthly support
1,000+: Sanitary pad packs distributed
5: Packs per woman, on average
₹40,000: Financial relief (approx.)

Women reached

= 5 women

200+women in Noida Extension societies

Expected health outcomes

Lower risk of reproductive tract infections (est.)80–95%
Less skin irritation, rashes and discomfort (est.)70–80%

% reduction

Expected with regular use of clean products; under monitoring, not yet measured.

Why it matters for health

Clean menstrual products, regular changing and hygiene awareness can help lower the risk of:

Urinary tract infectionsGeneral hygiene and clean facilities support well-being.
Yeast infectionsLinked in studies to unhygienic menstrual practices.
Bacterial vaginosisMenstrual health education and appropriate product use.
Reproductive tract infectionsClean materials, water and access to health information.
Skin irritation and rashesRegular changes reduce prolonged dampness and friction.

These are health risks the programme helps address, not counted cases prevented.

Figures reported by Hiba Green Foundation, to be confirmed against distribution records.

Key focus areas

Five programmes, one living system

Each programme tackles one part of the climate challenge. Together they build greener, fairer and more resilient communities.

The Hiba Green Foundation team at a Mission 1 Lakh Trees plantation site

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35 Lakh+: People Reached
10K+: Trees Planted
1K+: Sanitary Packs Distributed
7+: Species Coming Back
4,000+: Impacted through Climate Lab

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Books · Pragya

Read the ideas behind the work

Titles on climate action, ethical living and social change.

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E-Courses

Industry Readiness Program

An online programme that prepares students for placements and the first years of a career.

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Why we act

Decades of Environmental Change Across India

Explore what decades of published evidence reveal about India's forests, air, rivers, farms, water and biodiversity. Compare environmental trends state by state.

Forests & trees

India lost 7.4% of its 2000 tree cover by 2025, and the yearly loss has more than doubled since the 2000s.

24.3 lakh hatree cover lost, 2001–2025

Change by state

Forest cover · 2013 → 2023

Fell 5% or more
Fell 1–4.9%
Under ±1%
Rose 1–4.9%
Rose 5% or more

← WorseNo comparable dataBetter →

Most worsened:: Puducherry −12% · Nagaland −6.1% · Mizoram −5.2%
Most improved:: Ladakh +55% · Chandigarh +45% · Kerala +20%

All of India

India

Forest cover, 2023

7,15,343km²+2.4%, 2013 to 2023

Forest cover, India
Year	Value	Compared
2013	6,98,712 km²	yes
2021	7,15,186 km²	yes
2023	7,15,343 km²	yes

Tree cover lost (GFW) (2001–2025): 24.26 lakh ha

Tree cover lost each year

2017 · 1.79 lakh ha · of which primary forest 23,806 ha

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Of which primary forest

Tree cover lost each year
Year	Tree cover lost	Of which primary forest
2001	56,792 ha	–
2002	47,839 ha	8,615 ha
2003	43,831 ha	8,256 ha
2004	66,411 ha	14,204 ha
2005	56,419 ha	11,134 ha
2006	61,012 ha	11,175 ha
2007	67,731 ha	12,972 ha
2008	78,641 ha	16,047 ha
2009	74,155 ha	13,974 ha
2010	47,442 ha	9,261 ha
2011	83,415 ha	13,505 ha
2012	88,012 ha	15,038 ha
2013	75,407 ha	11,686 ha
2014	1.32 lakh ha	18,279 ha
2015	1.1 lakh ha	17,494 ha
2016	1.64 lakh ha	24,375 ha
2017	1.79 lakh ha	23,806 ha
2018	1.25 lakh ha	15,515 ha
2019	1.16 lakh ha	14,468 ha
2020	1.31 lakh ha	16,993 ha
2021	1.26 lakh ha	18,335 ha
2022	1.14 lakh ha	16,878 ha
2023	1.37 lakh ha	17,739 ha
2024	1.26 lakh ha	18,186 ha
2025	1.19 lakh ha	17,812 ha

What drove the loss, 2001–2025

Shifting cultivation14.64 lakh ha
Permanent agriculture6.77 lakh ha
Logging1.6 lakh ha
Other natural disturbances37,273 ha
Settlements & infrastructure36,395 ha
Unknown24,532 ha
Hard commodities20,488 ha
Wildfire6,420 ha

In numbers

7.4%of the tree cover India had in 2000 (3.26 crore ha) was lost by 2025.
1,365 Mtof CO₂e released by that tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025.
2017was the worst year on record, with 1.79 lakh ha of tree cover lost.
2.2×more loss a year in 2016–2025 (1.34 lakh ha) than in 2001–2010 (0.60 lakh ha).
60%of all loss was driven by shifting cultivation; permanent agriculture caused another 28%.
3.66 lakh haof humid primary forest, the oldest and most carbon-rich, was lost from 2002 to 2025.

7.4%of the tree cover India had in 2000 (3.26 crore ha) was lost by 2025.
1,365 Mtof CO₂e released by that tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025.
2017was the worst year on record, with 1.79 lakh ha of tree cover lost.
2.2×more loss a year in 2016–2025 (1.34 lakh ha) than in 2001–2010 (0.60 lakh ha).
60%of all loss was driven by shifting cultivation; permanent agriculture caused another 28%.
3.66 lakh haof humid primary forest, the oldest and most carbon-rich, was lost from 2002 to 2025.

Map: Change in each state's forest cover between FSI's 2013 assessment (restated for today's boundaries) and ISFR 2023. Hatched: no comparable figure. Map: DataMeet India (CC BY 4.0).

Sources: Forest Survey of India (FSI) (2024); Global Forest Watch (2026).

In the News

Our work in the media

Stories about our people and programmes, as covered by national newspapers and digital publications.

Hiba Khan, and women holding sanitary pads at a Project Sakhi distribution

Featured

Trybe NewsEmpowering Communities – Project Sakhi

Project Sakhi: Dignity, Health & Inclusion

Project Sakhi provides period pads to women in need, promoting menstrual hygiene, dignity and inclusive climate action. The initiative also aims to make menstrual hygiene more accessible while promoting health, dignity and greater awareness among women and communities.

Volunteers planting a sapling during a weekend drive

IssueWireThe Green Journal

Mission Afforestation

Hiba Green Foundation continues to expand its afforestation efforts through community-led plantation drives, contributing to greener urban spaces and long-term climate resilience.

Yug Karvat clipping: Hiba Khan with faculty at the climate action session

Yug KarvatClimate Leadership Session

Awareness to Action

Climate action is not only about changing technology; it is about changing the choices and systems.

Students from Delhi University colleges at the Yamuna riverbank

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Gen-Z Yamuna Jal Chaupal 2026

Gen Z Yamuna Jal Chaupal 2026 was organised by Green Pencil Foundation in collaboration with Jagran Josh. It was an on-ground cleanup drive for the Yamuna river, a unique initiative led by Gen Z students from 15 different DU colleges.

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25Oct
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Weekend Plantation Drive
Plant and mulch native saplings with our Aranya team.
7:00–10:00 AM Greater Noida
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Yamuna Clean-up Walk
Clear plastic from the riverbank and log what we find.
7:30–10:30 AM Yamuna Ghat, Delhi
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8Nov
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Pad distribution and an open conversation on menstrual health.
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Testimonials

What people say about us

5.0

42 Google reviews

I was particularly impressed by their practical approach to climate education, interactive activities, and the clarity with which complex topics are explained. The overall experience is impactful, organized, and truly value-adding.

Auqib JavedGoogle review

Hiba Green Foundation is doing incredible work!
The initiative is spreading powerful awareness about climate change, ethical living, food systems, and youth leadership in a very simple and inspiring way. The approach is thoughtful, practical, and genuinely focused on creating a better future.
Truly appreciate the effort and vision behind this movement. Highly recommended!

Areeb KhanGoogle review

Wonderful educator. Raising awareness on most critical topics concerning humanity and working at the grassroots level with government.

Diwaker DeeepakGoogle review

It was a very informative and interactive workshop. Hiba Green Foundation gave me a new perspective on how to view the world beyond the walls of my own day-to-day and adopt habits which can make an impact strong enough to lead the world towards the kindness that it deserves.

Priyansh YadavGoogle review

Hiba Green Foundation is doing an incredible job building awareness around sustainability and environmental responsibility. The sessions were interactive, thoughtful, and genuinely inspiring. Truly meaningful work!

Virendra LalGoogle review

Grateful to Hiba Green Foundation for turning climate learning into climate action. Kudos

Anjali GoelGoogle review

Really impressed with this organization’s commitment to sustainability and climate action! Their workshops and campaigns are eye-opening, and they genuinely inspire people to adopt eco-friendly and plant-based lifestyles. It’s great to see someone taking real steps toward reducing carbon emissions and promoting ethical living. Highly recommend getting involved!

Ravula Sai VamshiGoogle review

Hiba Green Foundation is a great initiative raising meaningful awareness on climate change. Inspiring platform for youth voices and sustainable action. Highly recommended

SushmitaGoogle review

Hiba Green Foundation is an inspiring initiative that creates awareness about climate change, hunger, veganism, and sustainable living through research-based education and impactful workshops. A truly meaningful effort empowering people to make healthier, greener choices for the planet.

Shalu BajpaiGoogle review

Congratulations!! Great initiative by Hiba Green Foundation. It is doing an excellent job in spreading awareness about environmental safety. A wonderful initiative contributing to a greener future

Ganga JoshiGoogle review

The Workshop was really engaging and well organised, I am impressed by the initiative and loved the movement of spreading about hunger , nature sustainability. More support

TanujGoogle review

Hiba Green Foundation is an inspiring initiative that brilliantly connects climate action, hunger solutions, veganism, and population awareness. Through impactful workshops and educational programs, it motivates individuals to embrace sustainable, plant-based living. A visionary effort that empowers communities and fosters lasting environmental responsibility for a better, greener future

Amar SoniGoogle review

This is a wonderful initiative that helps children learn about nature and understand how to protect it.

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Really excited for the upcoming change Hiba Green Foundation is bringing towards the environment. Such a good initiative which is meaningful, and truly inspiring. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact it creates!!

VedikaGoogle review

Awesome initiative from Hiba, it's a great step towards awareness and a brighter future for our young one's.

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Hiba Green Foundation is a wonderful initiative with a clear vision and great professionalism. The place is well-organized, easy to locate, and reflects a lot of hard work and dedication. The service and communication are excellent, and you can truly see the passion behind the venture.
Wishing the team all the best highly recommend supporting this initiative.

Nick RayGoogle review

Great initiative towards sustainability and climate change must appreciate your work

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Your work is truly inspiring. Please keep up the great effort.

Puneeta TyagiGoogle review

Good initiative and work by Hiba. Keep up the good work

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Awesome, It's a Great Initiative, Deeply appreciating

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SDG Alignment

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Our programmes contribute to nine of the 17 Global Goals, with climate action at the centre.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land

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When climate lessons leave the textbook

More than 4,000 students have taken part in our Climate Lab activities. A look at how practical sessions connect climate science with everyday decisions.

Two volunteers in gloves planting a sapling in Greater Noida

Aranya5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

10,000+ saplings planted. Now the real work begins.

Planting is only the first step. How Aranya is moving towards maintenance, survival monitoring and long-term restoration.

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Seven species, and the road to 50+

Our progress towards recovering seven species, the growing labs behind it, and what it will take to reach 50+ by 2030.

Women holding sanitary packs with the Hiba Green Foundation team at a Sakhi distribution

Sakhi18 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

A monthly commitment to women's health

Why Sakhi distributes sanitary pads every month, and how more than 1,000 packs so far fit into a wider effort on health and dignity.

Young people browsing Pragya books at an outdoor stall

Pragya9 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Why we put books in readers' hands

200 complimentary copies are an early step towards 50,000+ by 2030. Here is what Pragya hopes each book will start.

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