Pro Planet People

Pro Planet People

Inspiring individuals and initiatives protecting and reviving our planet through climate action, sustainability, and environmental conservation.

Women who survived Odisha's devastating cyclones are restoring one million mangroves to strengthen coastal resilience, revive biodiversity and secure sustainable livelihoods.
After witnessing wildlife perish during floods in 1979, Jadav Payeng spent four decades creating a thriving forest that now stands as a global symbol of grassroots environmental conservation.
From expanding green cover through agroforestry to strengthening wildlife conservation, Arvinder Singh's journey reflects Bihar's long-term ecological transformation through collaborative public service.
GHMC has transformed discarded plastic waste into a 2-km pedestrian footpath, showcasing how sustainable infrastructure can help tackle urban landfill pollution.
A family's thoughtfully planned wedding showcased how sustainable choices, reusable materials and farm-sourced décor can make large celebrations environmentally responsible without increasing costs.
Ladakh has introduced strict penalties and multi-agency enforcement to curb plastic pollution and protect its vulnerable high-altitude environment.
A traditional Moroccan practice turns broken pottery into an effective water-saving solution.
Through a community-led conservation model, Parveen Shaikh helped improve Indian Skimmer survival and earned global recognition with the 2026 Whitley Award.
Hally War from Meghalaya dedicated nearly five decades to growing a living root bridge rooted in Khasi tradition and ecological wisdom.
Chennai's young ocean advocate combines swimming, diving and art to protect marine ecosystems.
Piplantri turned daughters' births into celebrations, linking gender equality with environmental restoration.
After Japan's dramatic draw with the Netherlands, supporters once again impressed the world by cleaning the stadium before leaving.
Akash Gupta inspired local youth to manually clear 500kg of trash from Uttar Pradesh’s polluted Manorama River.
A lone Sunday clean-up evolved into a multi-city volunteer movement reducing plastic pollution and restoring public spaces.
By replacing single-use plastics with eco-friendly alternatives, the couple's 2,000-guest wedding diverted about 670 kilograms of waste from landfills and achieved a 95.5% waste diversion rate.
The National Geographic Society and Kia honoured Purnima Devi Barman for mobilising over 20,000 women to protect the endangered greater adjutant stork through the globally acclaimed Hargila Army movement.
Using personal funds, Harpal Singh Pali sustains forest wildlife through Punjab's harsh summers.
His pocket forest model is helping communities restore biodiversity and cool cities.
Using his own resources, Harpal Singh Pali has spent 15 years maintaining water sources that help wildlife survive Punjab's scorching summers.
World’s Youngest UN Speaker Roohi Mohazzab inspires students at Prestige Public School with daily climate pledges and nationwide tree-planting vision on World Environment Day.
World Environment Day highlights India’s green legacy through five environmentalists restoring forests, rivers, biodiversity, and sustainable farming.
India added 37 GW solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the US and strengthening its global renewable leadership position.
Praised by Anand Mahindra, Jaipur rooftop farms cool homes and grow food.
Rising geopolitical tensions and fuel supply risks are pushing nations to accelerate renewable energy adoption for security and climate stability.
As unprecedented floods sweep Southeast Asia, millions suffer in silence while global attention lags, exposing dangerous inequalities in climate reporting and the escalating threat facing every nation.
Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation