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.
Showcased SEED’s Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre as a model of community-led ecosystem restoration.
Read MoreHighlighted SEED’s work on restoring saltwater-affected lands of Sundarbans for climate-resilient livelihoods and MHM initiatives.
Read MoreFeatured a visual storytelling journey of SEED’s community-driven wetland and biodiversity conservation efforts.
Read MoreFeatured 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.
Read MoreFeatured 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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