Target: 25,000 saplingsSundarbans Mangrove Restoration
Community-led mangrove plantation along the Sundarbans delta to rebuild coastal green cover and storm protection.
62% funded 480
Independent · Non-profit · Public-interest — since 2002
Research. Participate. Act for a Sustainable Earth.
Building resilient communities and sustainable ecosystems through environmental research, participatory development, education, advocacy and action.
- Reg. under WB Societies Act, 1961
- FCRA Registered
- NITI Aayog Listed
Campaign highlights
Active campaigns you can join
Target: 25,000 saplings
Save Earth
CEMPD’s master campaign for planetary stewardship — climate literacy, ecosystem protection and community action from local to global scales.
0% funded 0
Target: 60 ponds restoredRevive Our Ponds
Rejuvenating village ponds and wetlands for clean water, groundwater recharge and local livelihoods.
38% funded 210
Save West Bengal
Master campaign for West Bengal’s wetlands, rivers, coasts, green schools and community environments.
0% funded 0
Target: 100 schoolsGreen Schools Energy Audit
Energy and green-cover audits for rural schools, pairing student learning with real carbon savings.
21% funded 95
Save Water
Water conservation, harvesting and leak-fix action under the Save Earth family.
0% funded 0
Protect Wetlands
Adopt and protect wetlands and water bodies — a Save West Bengal priority.
0% funded 0
Sustainable Farming
Support sustainable agriculture and soil–water practices with farming communities.
0% funded 0
Biodiversity
Habitat protection, species awareness and community biodiversity monitoring.
0% funded 0
Waste Reduction
Segregation, 4R/4RRR practice and plastic reduction in communities and schools.
0% funded 0
Climate Action
Climate literacy and local mitigation/adaptation actions under Save Earth.
0% funded 0
Clean Communities
Neighbourhood cleanliness, sanitation awareness and healthy public spaces.
0% funded 0
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Who we are
An independent public-interest organisation, rooted in participation
CEMPD began in 2002 as an independent, non-profit, public-interest organisation focused on community-centric participatory environmental management. Two decades on, our mandate has grown — from natural resource management to water, sustainable agriculture, education, livelihoods, research, advocacy and participatory development across West Bengal.
- Independent, non-profit and public-interest by charter
- Community-centric and participatory since 2002
- From grassroots fieldwork to policy advocacy
Our journey
Two decades of participatory environmental action
From flood research in 2003 to a broad mandate today — explore the milestones that shaped CEMPD. Every entry is editable by administrators.
2002
CEMPD begins its journey
Founded as an independent, non-profit, public-interest organisation focused on community-centric participatory environmental management in West Bengal.
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Our Vision
A society where communities actively participate in protecting natural resources and building equitable, resilient and sustainable futures.
Our Mission
To use participatory research, environmental education, community action, capacity building, partnerships and advocacy to address environmental and social challenges.
Our thematic pillars
Ten pillars holding up a sustainable earth
Our work is organised across ten interconnected thematic pillars — from climate and water to livelihoods, research and advocacy.
Environment & Climate
Climate adaptation, environmental governance and resilient ecosystems.
Water & Wetlands
Pond rejuvenation, water budgeting and wetland conservation.
Sustainable Agriculture
Low-input, climate-resilient farming with smallholders.
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-sensitive tourism that rewards conservation.
Forests & Biodiversity
Afforestation, green cover and biodiversity stewardship.
Waste & Circular Economy
4R/4RRR practice, segregation and resource recovery.
Education & Capacity Building
Courses, training and certification for the sector.
Health, Nutrition & Sanitation
Clean environment linked to healthy communities.
Livelihoods & Social Development
Green, dignified incomes and equitable development.
Research & Advocacy
Rigorous research carried into public policy.
SDG alignment
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
CEMPD's programmes contribute to 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — connecting grassroots environmental action to the global development agenda.
- 1
No Poverty
Livelihoods & social development
- 2
Zero Hunger
Sustainable agriculture & nutrition
- 3
Good Health & Well-being
Health, sanitation & nutrition
- 4
Quality Education
Climate & environmental education
- 5
Gender Equality
Women-led self-help groups
- 6
Clean Water & Sanitation
Pond rejuvenation & water management
- 8
Decent Work & Growth
Green livelihoods & capacity building
- 11
Sustainable Cities
Wetlands & urban green cover
- 12
Responsible Consumption
4R/4RRR & circular economy
- 13
Climate Action
Afforestation & climate adaptation
- 14
Life Below Water
Wetland & water-body conservation
- 15
Life on Land
Forests, biodiversity & mangroves
- 16
Peace & Justice
Participatory governance & advocacy
- 17
Partnerships for the Goals
CSR, institutional & government partnerships
Research & knowledge
Evidence that grounds our action
Research, reports and publications will appear here once an administrator adds them.
Learning centre
Courses, assessments & certificates
Structured courses with MCQ assessments and certification — for students, practitioners, NGO staff and government functionaries.
- 6 weeksPractitioner
Participatory Water Management
Field methods for community water budgeting, pond rejuvenation and shared governance of water bodies.
- Field methods
- MCQ assessment
- Certificate
- 8 weeksIntroductory
GIS & Remote Sensing Essentials
Hands-on mapping and remote-sensing basics for environmental monitoring and natural resource management.
- Lab-based
- MCQ assessment
- Certificate
- 5 weeksPractitioner
Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Soil health, indigenous seed, integrated pest management and water-wise cultivation for smallholders.
- Field methods
- MCQ assessment
- Certificate
- 7 weeksAdvanced
Environmental Impact Assessment
EIA and EMP fundamentals, with participatory appraisal and reporting for infrastructure and wetlands.
- Case studies
- MCQ assessment
- Certificate
Audit & certification
Environmental audits that stand up to scrutiny
Water, energy, green-cover and sustainability audits — plus whole-school certification — for institutions, campuses and schools.
Water Audit
Water balance, consumption mapping and conservation recommendations for institutions and campuses.
Energy Audit
Energy use assessment, efficiency opportunities and renewable potential for buildings and schools.
Oxygen / Green Cover Audit
Tree canopy and green-cover mapping with oxygen and carbon estimates for neighbourhoods and institutions.
4R / 4RRR Sustainability Audit
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (and Recover) audit of waste and resource flows with a circular action plan.
Sustainable School Certification
A whole-school certification combining water, energy, green cover and 4R audits with student learning.
Need a custom audit?
We design tailored environmental and sustainability audits for your institution.
Request an audit
Get involved
Find your pathway to work with CEMPD
Whether you are a student, a researcher, a corporate CSR team, a government agency or a citizen — there is a pathway to participate.
Impact dashboard
Verified impact, entered by our administrators
We publish only verified, administrator-entered figures — never estimates. Counters appear here as our team updates them.
Impact counters will appear here once an administrator enters verified data. We do not publish estimated or unverified figures.
Partners & associations
Working with trusted institutions
We list only verified associations supplied by CEMPD. Partner logos and details appear here as our team publishes them.
Verified institutional partners and associations will appear here once an administrator adds them.
Donate
Fund community-led environmental programmes
Your contribution can support pond rejuvenation, mangrove plantation, climate education and sustainable livelihoods where programmes are active. Use the Donate page for domestic bank details and to record your gift. Tax benefits, foreign-contribution acceptance and live online checkout are only offered when independently verified and enabled — they are not claimed here by default.
- Transparent bank details
- Consent-led records
News & events
Latest updates from CEMPD
- event 2 Feb 2026
World Wetlands Day community walk
A community awareness walk and wetland clean-up at the East Kolkata Wetlands.
Read more - news 15 Jan 2026
New cohort of field volunteers inducted
CEMPD welcomes a new cohort of volunteers for the monsoon plantation cycle.
Read more - news 10 Dec 2025
Sustainable School Certification — registrations open
Registrations are open for the 2026 Sustainable School Certification cycle.
Read more
2002Established · West Bengal
Registered. Accountable. Transparent.
CEMPD is a registered society with permanent validity, FCRA registration and a NITI Aayog NGO Darpan listing. Our statutory record is maintained by our administrators and published here exactly as held.
Note: the FCRA validity date is deliberately withheld until it is officially verified, and will be published here once confirmed.
Legal & statutory identity
Institutional claims: Pending verification
- Organisation name
- Centre for Environmental Management and Participatory Development (CEMPD)
- Registered under
- West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961
- Registration No.
- SO107896 of 2001-2002
- Legacy Registration No.
- S/1L/07896
- Registration validity
- Permanent
- FCRA Registration No.
- 147120808
- FCRA registration date
- 22.04.2008
- FCRA validity
- Pending verification — not published
- PAN
- AAAAC3900E
- NITI Aayog ID
- WB/2016/0101940