Keeling Curve Prize 2026 Recognition

SEED has been selected as one of the 20 global finalists for the 2026 Keeling Curve Prize in the Energy category for its flagship Lighting Lives in Sundarbans initiative, a community-owned solar energy program implemented with the support of Signify Innovations India Ltd., advancing clean energy access and climate resilience in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions.

WWT Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Featured SEED’s World Wetlands Day 2026 celebration in the Sundarbans, highlighting its work with children through environmental education, storytelling, mangrove learning and community participation in wetland conservation.

Also featured SEED’s community-led mangrove restoration work in Jharkhali, Sundarbans.The feature, “Women Leading Wetland Restoration through a Bio Rights Approach,” highlights how women are leading mangrove restoration while strengthening sustainable livelihoods, community stewardship and climate resilience.

The Bridge – SBI Foundation

Published “Building Resilience through Early Years: The Muskaan ECCC Story from Sundarbans,” showcasing SEED’s integrated early childhood development model for climate-affected children across Ghoramara and Sagar Islands.

The CONSERWation Story – SBI Foundation

Published “A Flicker of Hope – A Ghoramara Tale,” documenting the transformation experienced by a climate affected family following the installation of a solar home system, with improved conditions for children’s education and reduced dependence on kerosene lighting.

Eastern India NGO Leadership Award 2023

At SEED, we take pride in the recognition received from partners, media and global platforms for our commitment to climate action, community empowerment and ecosystem restoration. These accolades reflect our journey of amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities and driving impactful change on the ground. Honored by EIILM-Kolkata for outstanding contributions to grassroots climate action and community resilience.

Wetland Link International (WLI), UK

Showcased SEED’s Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre as a model of community-led ecosystem restoration.

The Better India

Highlighted SEED’s work on restoring saltwater-affected lands of Sundarbans for climate-resilient livelihoods and MHM initiatives.

WLI Asia Oceania

Featured a visual storytelling journey of SEED’s community-driven wetland and biodiversity conservation efforts.

CSR Mandate, India

Featured SEED’s Har Gaon Roshan initiative with Signify for illuminating 6,000+ homes in the Sundarbans, reducing kerosene use by 80%, enhancing safety and boosting women’s income in climate-vulnerable regions.

The Statesman

Featured SEED's pioneering initiative in the East Kolkata Wetlands, where the organization facilitated the formation of an all-women group for wetland protection and livelihood development. With support from NABARD and Sagar Gramin Bank, SEED introduced eco-friendly income opportunities like duck farming, rabbit rearing and craft-making using local resources—empowering women to lead conservation while achieving economic self-reliance.

The Telegraph

Featured SEED’s Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) initiative aimed at improving menstrual health and school attendance among adolescent girls in underprivileged communities. Implemented in government schools across Kolkata and Jharkhand, the initiative installed sanitary napkin vending machines and conducted awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene and taboos.

Anand Patrika

Highlighted SEED’s initiative in Sagar Island, showcasing efforts to engage displaced children through art, play and storytelling as tools of climate education and trauma healing. The article recognized SEED’s role in raising awareness about climate displacement and supporting the psychosocial well-being of climate refugee children and families.

Dainik Jagran

Featured SEED’s school and college-based seminars aimed at supporting adolescent girls with menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in climate-affected regions. The initiative addressed both menstrual health and climate vulnerability, raising awareness on how disrupted water access, displacement, and social stigma heighten the challenges faced by girls during emergencies—promoting dignity, resilience, and health in the face of climate change.

Sanbad Pratidin

Covered SEED’s community workshop on conserving the Sundarbans, emphasizing the intersection of climate action, environmental education, and local youth engagement. The program raised awareness among school children and teachers about biodiversity, rising sea levels, and the urgent need for ecosystem protection in one of India’s most climate-vulnerable regions.

Anandabazar Patrika

Anandabazar Patrika highlighted SEED’s collaboration with Dollar Industries to install sanitary napkin vending machines in government schools, addressing menstrual hygiene challenges for adolescent girls, especially in underserved communities. The initiative focused on breaking taboos, improving menstrual access, and promoting awareness as part of climate-resilient health infrastructure in schools.