The state of environment and ecology is of concern to Wipro. We have to work with the community to create and maintain sustainable environment in the community around us. Wipro has been working in different areas that contribute to a sustainable environment, one such initiative is:
Social Forestry in Tamil Nadu
The project involves sustainable tree plantation and management along with livelihood generation for the farmers of the area.
Context
Tsunamis and tornadoes have become common occurrences these days. Our greed for material ownership has imbalanced the natural flow of energy and nutrients. The inconsiderate slaying of trees for economic growth has brought us to this juncture. One of the ways to restore the balance of the planet is to plant trees and ensure a bio-diverse space.
In our attempt to restore the balance of the natural elements of the planet Wipro Cares decided to plant trees with the money generated by the Spirit of Wipro run.
Partner
TIST Program empowers small groups of farmers in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, India, Honduras, and Nicaragua to reverse the devastating effects of deforestation, drought and famine by identifying local sustainable developmental goals that include tree planting and sustainable agriculture. TIST India operates the TIST Program in India.
Details
The project identifies, encourages and involves about 25 or more subsistence farmers to plant 25,000 trees in their own land. These farmers would engage in tree planting activity in their own land which would result in about 25-40 acres of dry/waste land transforming into a green space. The newly planted trees will gradually change the climate and improve the air quality in addition to working towards water conservation. The village area would become a bio diverse region. TIST India will also train the subsistence farmers on various other activities to use their land effectively to get additional income so that the farmers will continue to view their land as a source of income.
Objectives
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To provide livelihood to around 25 subsistence farmers |
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To plant around 25, 000 trees |
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To transform around 25-40 acres of dry/waste land into productive land |
Expected Outcomes
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It is expected that the subsistence farmers' livelihood will improve because of continuous yield from the produce of fruits, nuts and wood |
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Generation of continuous carbon revenue for all the live trees that will be paid by TIST India |
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