There are 4 major contributing factors to air pollution - Industry, Vehicle emissions, Construction and Waste burning - all of which require government intervention to achieve any impact at scale.

What can actually help lower air pollution as well is re-Greening urban spaces by planting fast-growing trees and leveraging the Miyawaki Technique.

 
The Miyawaki Technique is a revolutionary reforestation method developed in the 1980s by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. It focuses on restoring native ecosystems by planting diverse indigenous species close together in a multi-layered fashion.

By preparing the soil with organic nutrients and planting 3+ trees per square meter, the saplings not only survive the cramped conditions, but also grow 10 times faster than traditional methods by competing for sunlight.

Within just 2 years, these "urban forests" become self-sustaining and 30 times denser than conventional plantations. They are highly effective for urban areas, significantly improving air quality, lowering local temperatures, and capturing more carbon in a fraction of the space.

At the Million Miyawaki Foundation (MMF), we are on a mission to create 1,500 such Miyawaki Urban Forests in Delhi - hosting 1 million fast-growing trees, by 2030.

Here is how you can contribute to creating much needed ‘Urban Lungs’ for our city. With a contribution of ₹500, you sponsor one Miyawaki tree, from planting to two years of care and maintenance. These trees grow rapidly, become self-sustaining within two years, and help clean the air we breathe.