Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society

SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society, www.seedsindia.org) is a 30+ years experienced humanitarian organisation that enables community resilience through practical solutions in the areas of disaster readiness, response and rehabilitation.

Since 1994, the organisation has worked extensively on every major disaster in the Indian subcontinent – grafting innovative technology on to traditional wisdom. SEEDS is recognized as one of the important humanitarian actors in India and Asia. It has reached out to families affected by disasters and climate stresses; strengthened and rebuilt schools and homes; and has invariably put its faith in skill building, planning and communications to foster long-term resilience. SEEDS is also India’s first agency to be certified for the global Core Humanitarian Standards – an international certification system for quality and accountability in humanitarian response.

We extend our commitment to voluntarily contribute to the goals set for 2030 in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Paris Agreement.

SEEDS RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK

• Use AI to assess vulnerabilities (climate, social, economic, ecological) and identify needs.

• Onboard and train volunteers, SHGs, CBOs to enhance crisis response and resilience.

• Collaborate with hazard-prone communities on adaptation strategies.

• Equip vulnerable communities with climate-resilient infrastructure (homes, water, sanitation, health facilities).

• Ensure inclusive capacity building, leaving no one behind.

• Empower community leaders for improved crisis anticipation and response.

• Identify vulnerable households via the National Loss Register.

• Track post-crisis losses with a state and district dashboard.

• Integrate AI for sustainable community impact.

• Empower communities with the SEEDS Resilience Framework and amplify actions.

• Develop climate-resilient infrastructure for families, students, and enterprises.

• Enhance community advantages using existing resources (social, economic, health, sustainability).

• Promote local innovation for adaptable, resilience-driven solutions.

• Focus on rebuilding to help communities thrive beyond crises.

SEEDS VISION​

Transforming the vulnerable into resilient and thriving communities​

SEEDS MISSION​

Equipping the most vulnerable with appropriate tools and technologies, sharing knowledge and skills and promoting linkages among stakeholders to prevent loss of life and suffering.​

SEEDS has been awarded the 2022 United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction.​ SEEDS has been awarded the prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar by the Honarable Prime Minister in 2021.​