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Urban Green Initiatives
Overview
‘Urban greening’ is a part of actioning the ‘Climate Action Plan’ of WRI, India under which it has initiated two projects Mumbai Green Yodha and Greening in Vulnerable Communities.
Under ‘Greening in Vulnerable Communities’ WRI, India is working in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) and Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA) on a project that aims to pilot greening projects with nature-based solutions through participatory and community-led processes, addressing the most environmentally and socially vulnerable wards of Mumbai.
For the same WRI, India approached and appointed Ladybird Environmental Consulting as a consultant to provide technical support and expertise for species selection, the process of planting and maintenance based on its broader ecological context. This included Baseline Survey for two sites in Mumbai including the Rapid Biodiversity Survey.
Project Overview
Project Location: Mumbai
Project Duration: July 2022 – May 2023.
Project Partner: Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) and Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
Funding Agency: WRI, India
Project Findings
Site 1: Lal Maidan, Mankhurd
Site 1: Lal Maidan, Mankhurd
Site 1: Lal Maidan, Mankhurd
Lal Maidan, an open ground encircled by buildings, features ornamental and fruit plants along its borders with a record of 73 plant species, 12 insect species, 6 bird species, and 3 mammal species. . Despite this, the site struggles with challenges such as concrete coverage, severe waterlogging due to poor drainage, and issues with garb
Lal Maidan, an open ground encircled by buildings, features ornamental and fruit plants along its borders with a record of 73 plant species, 12 insect species, 6 bird species, and 3 mammal species. . Despite this, the site struggles with challenges such as concrete coverage, severe waterlogging due to poor drainage, and issues with garbage disposal and pigeon feeding. To address these problems, developing the Mankhrud site as an elevated garden with added soil and manure is recommended, allowing for successful planting of trees, herbs, and shrubs.
Site 2:Ambujwadi, Malad
Site 1: Lal Maidan, Mankhurd
Site 1: Lal Maidan, Mankhurd
Ambojwadi is an open ground surrounded by construction on three sides and a parking area on the fourth. It has minimal vegetation, including a single mango tree sapling and a few potted plants. A survey recorded only 4 plant species and observed 1 insect, 1 bird, and 1 mammal species. The site faces several issues: it’s small, prone to wa
Ambojwadi is an open ground surrounded by construction on three sides and a parking area on the fourth. It has minimal vegetation, including a single mango tree sapling and a few potted plants. A survey recorded only 4 plant species and observed 1 insect, 1 bird, and 1 mammal species. The site faces several issues: it’s small, prone to waterlogging due to poor drainage and runoff, has poor soil quality mixed with debris, and is used as a playground and parking area. Additionally, it has a water connection for locals and a toilet block, with some garbage dumping. The Malad site is therefore not suitable for tree plantation due to its size and current use.