Plant a Fruit tree today:
SGI works with the twin objectives of combating climate change caused by the billion of us in urban areas as well as helping the billion who sleep hungry, have the assurance of two daily meals!
One of the most tried and tested -- and promising -- method to combat
climate change is a simple one: plant trees. Planting trees takes care
of a host of issues -- from pollution abatement to creating sustainable
livelihoods.
Recent Stories
The
Lions Clubs International, District 322B1 along with the 2nd Innings
Foundation and SGI planted a 1,000 trees at the Bidhan Sishu Udyan, near
the bustling transit hub of Ultadanga, Kolkata. 600 neem trees and 400
fruit trees were planted as part of this festival which will soon be a
nationwide planting initiative.
Food for all living
organisms originates from trees and other members in the plant kingdom.
Every single organism depends directly or indirectly on trees for their
survival. Trees not only provide food for other organisms, but also
shelter and protection to many different types of organisms including
humans. In addition, trees also provide wood, shade, oxygen and clean
air. During heavy rains, trees reduce the risk of flooding. There are
two major ways in which trees provide protection against flooding.
While
several of us tsk-tsk the sorry state of our fast-receding green cover,
discuss the ills of global warming over tea and express general
hopelessness over the state of affairs, a lanky teenager in Germany is
making waves with his motto, “Stop talking, start planting.” 
