Rainmatter Foundation

The climate crisis needs urgent, innovative and collaborative action more than ever before. Over the last three years, Rainmatter Foundation’s work has been around supporting positive climate action, a healthier environment, and the livelihoods associated with them. Our approach at the foundation has evolved to build deeper, collaborative, intersectional, immediate and landscape-rooted solutions to the climate problem. 🌿 We work on building lasting, meaningful partnerships in the climate ecosystem and supporting and collaborating with organisations, individuals and causes working in different areas of an entire spectrum through grants, fellowships and investments. If you are an individual or organisation who is working towards solving for the climate crisis, write to us at info@rainmatter.org. Our team will review your email and connect you if your work aligns with our current goals. 🤝🏻 Click the link below to know more on our website. 👇 https://rainmatter.org/ Sailee Rane Sathyanarayanan Sankaran Vikas Hosoor Sameer Shisodia #whatsnew #climate #climatechange #climatemitigation #solutions

What small tradeoffs can we make in our kitchen to create a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle? The easiest way to do this is by focusing on ingredients rather than recipes. We can simply start by choosing locally available, seasonal produce instead of exotic, off-season foods. Recently, Sameer Sisodia, CEO, Rainmatter Foundation, shared an interesting insight on the Good Food Talks podcast. He spoke about how the globalized food culture, driven by the hospitality industry, has made non-seasonal and imported ingredients widely popular. While these options may seem exciting, they often lack the nutritional value of fresh, in-season produce and come with a significant environmental cost. Seasonal eating, on the other hand, offers numerous advantages. It provides better nutrition, boosts immunity, and supports eco-friendly practices. They are also eco-friendly, as they support local farmers and reduce the environmental impact of long-distance food transportation. As we embrace the global food culture, it’s essential to reconnect with the benefits of seasonal, locally grown foods, promoting a healthier lifestyle and supporting sustainable practices in the process. Watch the full video (link in the comments). Sameer Shisodia Rainmatter Foundation #akshayakalpaorganic #organic #healthyeating #seasonaleating

We've all been there— the thrill of an adventure often comes with a forgotten consequence. It's easy to overlook how every step we take and every piece of waste we leave behind impacts the places we visit. 😔 A snack wrapper left on the trail, a plastic bottle tossed into the water, seems small, but over time, these actions accumulate. And before we know it, the very beauty we seek to enjoy is marred by the marks we leave. The idea of "Leave No Trace" isn’t just about picking up after ourselves. It’s about rethinking how we travel, how we interact with nature, and how we can protect it for future generations. It’s about planning ahead, respecting the spaces we visit, and doing our part to leave nature untouched. 😇 As we explore new places this holiday season, can we pause and reflect, “What footprints are we leaving behind, and how might they affect the land, wildlife, and others who follow?” Waste Warriors Society #wastewarriors #rainmatterfoundation #climateaction #conscioustravel #leavenotrace

Our Millet Culinary Workshop in Bhopal was a heartwarming and flavourful affair hosted at the ever-inviting Cafe Amado! Whether seasoned with millets or new to the grain, attendees enthusiastically embraced the experience, discovering just how versatile and delicious millets can be. The day began with a vibrant salad demonstration by our very own Thomas Zacharias, showcasing foxtail, kodo, and little millet paired with a roasted tomato dressing and garlic yoghurt. Topped with pickled tendli, tender red amaranth, and charred corn kernels, the salad celebrated local produce and sustainable cooking. Chef Meenal Rai Shejwar of Cafe Amado followed with her innovative take on a classic favourite: Kodo Millet Poha. Crispy choulai, sev, and local greens added a nutritious twist, blending tradition with creativity. For the main course, Sayani Sengupta, our Millet Cooking Lab lead, brought the flavours of Bhopal alive with her Proso Millet and Yam Chaat—an ode to garadu chaats and galouti kebabs. This inventive dish demonstrated how millets can elevate even traditional, iconic recipes. The day ended sweetly with Sayani’s indulgent Ragi Chhena Malpua, paired with a dried Mahua Flower Rabdi. It was incredibly gratifying to engage with Locavores in Bhopal and witness their active participation in discussions about bringing these heritage grains back to our plates in creative and imaginative ways. We also created a Millet Cookbook as a parting gift for attendees. We are immensely grateful to the Cafe Amado team for being the perfect hosts, to our volunteers Chakshi and Vanshika for their invaluable support, and to Rainmatter Foundation for championing this journey. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/d3YMcAju This event was part of our Millet Revival Project with Rainmatter Foundation. #Bhopal #MadhyaPradesh #BhopalEvents #MilletCookingWorkshop #MilletSalad #MilletPoha #MilletChaat #MilletMalpua #MilletEvents #FoodEvent #MilletRevivalProject #Millets #RainmatterFoundation #TheLocavore #DoingGoodThroughFood

The reality of what we find is changing faster than we expect. This serves as a reminder that our choices—where we travel to, how we consume, what we prioritize, the products we support, how we treat nature, and the habits we cultivate—shape these results. It’s not too late to change the outcome. Small, conscious actions by individuals and communities can rewrite this narrative. #climateaction #consciousliving

A farmer’s most reliable assets are water, soil, biodiversity and knowledge of the biodiversity. At a time when all these forces of nature are increasingly affected due to climate change, is it possible to build a farm that is self-sufficient? What does a farm that works in harmony with nature look like. Here we share an example of such a farm, one that is harnessing the natural resources to become climate resilient. Watch the full video (link in the comments) to find out why this is happening and what it means for the future of our plate. Sameer Shisodia Rainmatter Foundation #akshayakalpaorganics #organicfarming #climatechange

What does it take to solve complex climate challenges? Isolated efforts in select areas can’t address the scale of the issues we face today. What’s needed is collaboration across governments, markets, grassroots organisations, and civil society. It’s about working together, not in silos, to tackle systemic problems while staying grounded and open to learning from those closest to the challenges. The thesis leads and CEO of Rainmatter Foundation reflect on the power of partnerships, the need for humility, and the importance of leveraging existing expertise. They share insights on how systemic thinking—integrating a climate lens into rural, urban planning, conservation and energy systems, can create lasting impact. Catch the full discussion on Rainmatter Reflections on YouTube. Link: https://lnkd.in/g-wRkBKr How do you think we can make collaborations more effective in solving climate challenges? #climateaction #rainmatterreflections #collectiveaction

#worldsoilday 🌱 | Soil is the foundation of life—our food, water, and ecosystems all depend on it. Yet, India’s Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) has dropped from 1% to just 0.3% over the past 70 years, severely impacting fertility, water retention, and biodiversity. How we use soil varies across rural and urban spaces. In rural areas, soil sustains crops and biodiversity, providing the food we eat. In cities, it often lies beneath concrete, used to build rather than grow. This difference shapes how we must care for it. In rural landscapes, measuring, monitoring, and managing soil health means addressing overuse, tracking organic matter, and supporting sustainable farming. In urban areas, it’s about rethinking how we consume, composting food scraps, reducing waste, and creating green spaces to give soil a chance to thrive. Rainmatter works with Soil Vasu and other partner organisations to bring together farmers, researchers, and soil health experts to explore how farmer-friendly tools like the Soil Biodiversity Atlas can help communities restore and protect soil health. These efforts highlight how rural and urban actions are deeply connected in safeguarding the soil we all rely on. Read the full blog— https://lnkd.in/gpSDHV6b

What if one day, the coffee that fuels your mornings or the chocolate that brings you joy no longer exists? The climate crisis threatens more than the environment—it threatens the foods that shape our daily lives. In the latest episode of Good Food Talks, we sit down with Sameer Shisodia, CEO of the Rainmatter Foundation, who offers a transformative take on how to rebuild our relationship with food and the planet. Sameer challenges us to rethink how we tackle food challenges, stating, “Think of money as grease, not fuel.” This thought-provoking conversation will shift the way you see your next meal and our planet’s future. Tune in now and be part of the change. Full video link in the comments section. #akshayakalpa #akshayakalpaorganic #organicfarming #goodfoodtalks #climatechange #organicfood

𝗪𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲...  𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ladakh, Berang brings to life the hope and resilience that renewable energy brings to the communities facing water scarcity. In collaboration with maestros Nitin Das (film maker) and Arjun Shekhar (co-ideator), Berang continues shifting the narrative from "Frightening Future" a "Nourishing Now." The film dives into how renewables empower communities to embrace a sustainable, hopeful present - anchored in agency and shared responsibility. Watch Berang now! (Link in comments) 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Rainmatter Foundation, DKA Austria, Vartaleap 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿: Arjun Shekhar 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Kanika Sinha, Oshin Dhawan 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗯𝘆: Nitin Das - http://filmkaar.com 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Stanzin Tundup (hero), Tsering Angmo (aunt), Chuskit Angmo (mother) Sonam Rinchan (Father), 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: Dorjay Angchuk (cousin brother), Tsewang Dolma (elder mother) Tsewang Nurboo Hira (axe guy), Smanla Tsering Angchuk (the apple boy), Pasang Angmo (girl), Stanzin Nyidon (Lil girl with apple), Chunit Dolma and Rinchen Norbu (grandma + little boy) 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀: HIAL Team - Nishant Tiku, Jigmet Deachen (Igoo) and Sonam Jorgyes (Stok) 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: Sonam Rinchan - Ladakhi folk music #NourishingNow #ClimateChange #vartaLeap #Renewable #FilmRelease