Ioratrust

The Problem

Land
Degradation

About 97.85 mha (29.7%) of India’s total geographical area is undergoing degradation

Resilience of Small Holder Farmers

60% of all degraded lands are either forestlands or unirrigated agricultural lands, affecting forest dwellers and smallholder farmers the most

Carbon
Emission

India is the world’s third largest emitter, with an expected emissions growth rate of over 6% (as compared to 0.9% for China and 1.5% for US)

Falling Short of Climate Goals

Achieving ambitious NDC targets: 50% RE, 45% GDP intensity cut; Net Zero emissions; 30x30 biodiversity by 2030; 33% forest cover.

Our Focus Areas

PEOPLE

Community, Livelihood, Agriculture, Urban resilience.

MITIGATION

Industry, CO2, Wetlands, NBS, Forest Restoration, Carbon Finance.

ADAPTATION

Enhanced Adaptive Capacity of ecosystem.

SYSTEM

Finance, Policy, Technology.

ABOUT US

From Advisory Excellence to Environmental Action

Iora Ecological Trust is a nature and climate-focused non-profit established by the team behind Iora Ecological Solutions, one of India's leading advisory firms working at the intersection of nature, climate, and sustainable development.

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Mission & Vision

To create resilient ecosystems and empowered communities through innovative, science-based, and sustainable environmental solutions that contribute to long-term ecological and social well-being.