Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE)

Meet the tree that’s been protecting hearts for over 3,000 years 💚

🌿At CERE, urban afforestation is about making thoughtful choices such as selecting native species that are resilient, multifunctional, and capable of restoring ecological balance in cities.

🌿Trees like Arjun are planted not only for their cultural and medicinal legacy, but also for their role in strengthening urban ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and creating long-term environmental value.

🌿As we introduce each species from our plantations, we invite you to look, learn, and reconnect with the trees shaping our urban landscapes.

👉 Swipe till the end and see if you can identify the next species we’ve planted!

Our work matters but so do the people behind it. 💚
We're sharing a few moments from last year, a year full of purpose, learning, and teamwork.

Here's to another meaningful year ahead.

Wishing everyone a hopeful, greener 2026 from all of us at CERE 🌿

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Inspiring minds at Founders 2.0 Conference, Dubai! 🌟
Dr. (Ms.) Rashneh Pardiwala, Founder & Director of CERE, captivated business owners and innovators with her encouraging words at the Founders 2.0 Conference Award Ceremony.

A truly impactful speech that left the audience motivated and energized.

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🌳 Greening Delhi, One Tree at a Time! 🌿

With the support of Publicis Sapient, CERE has planted 1,700 trees across 22 native species in the Delhi Cantonment region for the year 2022–23. These trees are transforming the landscape by improving air quality, supporting biodiversity, and creating local livelihoods. 🌱

In the next 15 years, this plantation will absorb over 550 metric tons of CO₂, helping combat climate change while keeping Delhi cooler and cleaner. 🌎✨

👥 Together, we’re growing a greener future, one sapling at a time!

Be a part of the change and support CERE’s urban afforestation drives!

🌿 Kotak Mahindra Bank and CERE: Bringing Nature Back to Life

With the support of , CERE has planted 7,000 native plants at Mumbai’s Colaba Woods Garden, transforming it into a thriving green haven. The initiative is improving air quality, enriching soil health, and creating safe habitats for a wide range of species.

Today, the garden is alive with butterflies, birds, reptiles, and insects — each contributing to a healthier, more balanced ecosystem. 🌱🦋 🪱 🐦

Here’s a glimpse of the vibrant biodiversity now flourishing at Colaba Woods. ✨

IndusInd Bank & CERE: A Partnership for Urban Forests and Wildlife

With the support of , CERE has planted 2000 plants at Nayandahalli in Bengaluru, 2,000 plants at Puzhal Lake in Chennai, 3,000 plants at Green Verge-23 in Kolkata and 9,857 plants at Badshahpur Corridor in Gurgaon.

These thriving plantations, a part of CERE's Urban Afforestation Project, are now mini ecosystems attracting various types of birds, butterflies, insects, reptiles, and much more!

These species play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, showing us how nature comes alive when we nurture it.

Here are a few pictures of the sightings we've recorded so far!

Publicis Sapient & CERE: Planting Together to Promote Biodiversity

With the support of , CERE has planted 1,700 plants at the Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi Cantonment; in 2022.

This thriving plantation has now become a mini ecosystem attracting various types of butterflies, insects, birds, reptiles, and much more! 🌱🐛🦎

These species play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, showing us how nature comes alive when we give back.

📸 Here are a few pictures of the sightings we've recorded so far!