STRUGGLES AND TRIUMPHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD |
The Indian subcontinent, one of the world’s greatest population centers with a billion people, has for years suffered some of the worst deforestation ever seen. Recently, a new ray of hope is shining in the region as an unprecedented drive to plant trees has made great progress and broken records. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and the Isha Foundation organized the drive called Project GreenHands, calling on every citizen to plant two new trees- something even the poorest individuals can do. Nurseries were also established to provide the millions of saplings needed. |
Since 2004, many thousands of saplings have been planted in various areas, with excellent success. On one day in 2006 alone, 852,587 saplings were planted, setting a new world record in the Guinness Book. Green Hands hopes to make a lasting impact on the landscape and counteract some of the damage done by ecological degradation and climate change. Millions worldwide have been inspired and have realized that ordinary people can change the planet with thier own hands. |
