Lucknow,
21 April (HS): The theme for Earth Day 2025, ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ aims to
support the tripling of renewable energy by 2030 and also calls on individuals
and communities to take meaningful action through education, advocacy, and
hands-on environmental initiatives. The UN Environment Programme’s Earth Action
Pledge encourages people and organisations to share their commitment on social
media by taking steps that contribute to environmental protection. Among the
many ways to participate, planting a tree remains one of the most impactful
gestures to support nature.
This
is at the heart of what Grow-Trees.com, the social enterprise focused on
afforestation, is championing this year. To mark Earth Day 2025, Grow-Trees.com
is inviting individuals and corporate entities to take a green pledge through
their official website, https://www.grow-trees.com. Users can enter their name,
mobile number, and email address to commit to planting trees and advocating for
change. “By making conscious choices, planting trees, reducing waste, and
conserving resources, we can restore what’s been lost. Together, we can reverse
the damage and create a healthier, greener world- for today and future
generations,” reads the pledge. Those wishing to greet loved ones with trees
this Earth Day can also click on the relevant link and select from a wide range
of projects listed on the website.
Some
of their initiatives include Trees for Elephants® in Singhbhum, Jharkhand,
Trees for Tigers® around the Pench Tiger Reserve and the Sundarbans National
Park, Trees for Leopards®, Nainital, and Trees for Hornbills™ at Phek,
Nagaland, India, all aimed at strengthening wildlife habitats. Meanwhile,
projects like Trees for Ram Bhoomi® and Trees for Delhi are focused on
improving the ecological balance in urban areas. Internationally,
Grow-Trees.com works in Uganda through its Trees for Refugee Wellness
programme, in Lela Village, Indonesia with Trees for Sunda Pangolins, and in
West Usambara, Tanzania with Trees for Colobus Monkeys. Tree species for each
location are carefully selected to match the local ecology and support habitat
needs.
The
contributors will receive an eTreeCertificate®, recognising their support for
nature. “We remain committed to expanding green cover
and helping the planet to breathe better. This Earth Day, we are renewing our
efforts to expand our reach, involve more communities, and continue our role in
addressing environmental challenges,” says Pradip Shah, co-founder of
Grow-Trees.com. As part of its efforts, Grow-Trees.com has already planted
20,497,414 trees as of April 2025, which, upon maturity, are expected to absorb
409,948,280kg of CO₂
annually. Further, its projects have generated 1,691,037 employment days
through community engagement.
Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi
