Vanashakti’s journey started in 2007, long before climate change had become a buzzword and the subject of international debate and controversy. A group of ordinary citizens, deeply concerned with the environmental degradation they saw around them, founded Vanashakti, based on their steadfast belief that it is our constitutional duty to protect the environment. Each of us has been entrusted with the responsibility of preserving our planet for future generations, ensuring its continued beauty and value.

Recognizing the inextricable link between human welfare and the conservation of nature, Vanashakti has worked tirelessly to protect forests, mangroves, wetlands, wildlife habitats and coastal belts.

Determined to raise awareness of the critical role that each individual plays in the world around them, especially youth who will inherit these daunting challenges, Vanashakti has been active in promoting environmental education in both urban and rural schools. It also conducts scientific investigations into local environmental degradation issues.

Simultaneously, Vanashakti works at the grass roots level to create initiatives to support the livelihoods of forest-based communities. And it carries on a relentless battle to transform policy and has been a champion of legal advocacy, initiating many Public Interest Litigations (PIL) to shed light on issues that are often overlooked in the intricate web of interrelationships that govern decision making.

Our mission is to instil a sense of personal and collective responsibility for safeguarding our natural wealth. We firmly believe that by empowering individuals who are informed, aware, and proactive, through collaborative efforts, we can bring about both immediate and enduring positive change. Join us in our journey to protect and preserve our world - for all our sakes. Before the clock runs out.