About Us
Why We Do What We Do
Our heelllooo Planet First Foundation was born from a simple conviction: the health of our planet cannot wait. We are a small team of scientists, community leaders, and passionate citizens working every day to make environmental action real and lasting.
Our Mission
To protect and restore India's natural ecosystems through community-led conservation, education, and advocacy — ensuring a thriving environment for present and future generations.
Our Vision
A future where people and nature coexist in balance — where clean air, water, and forests are rights, not luxuries, and every community is an active steward of the environment it depends on.
Our Story
A Journey of Impact
2020
Founded with a small team of 5 passionate environmentalists in Bangalore.
2021
Launched the Urban Forest Initiative; planted 500 trees in our first year.
2022
Expanded to river conservation; first Clean Rivers cleanup event on the Cauvery.
2023
Solar Schools Project launches; first 3 schools powered by clean energy.
2024
Reached 200 active volunteers; expanded to 8 cities across Karnataka.
2025
Zero-Waste Communities pilot launched; 5,000 trees milestone reached.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Nature First
Every decision we make is guided by what is best for the natural world — not convenience or cost.
Community Driven
We believe lasting environmental change must come from and with the communities most affected.
Impact Focused
We measure success by real-world outcomes — trees that survive, rivers that run clean, communities that thrive.
Transparent
We are open about our funding, our methods, and our results — because trust is foundational to our work.
The Team
People Behind the Mission
Arun Mehta
Founder & Executive Director
Deepika Nair
Head of Conservation
Ravi Kumar
Community Relations Lead
Sunita Patel
Operations Manager