The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia

What The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia does

The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia, operating as The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF), is a non-profit climate education organization headquartered in New Delhi and serving as the India & South Asia branch of the global Climate Reality Project founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. The organization's core offering is the Green Campus Programme (GCP), a structured certification and mentorship framework that audits educational institutions across five sustainability domains — air, water, waste, energy, and biodiversity — and awards Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze ratings, with alignment to NAAC accreditation criteria VII. Surrounding programs include a Teachers' Training Program, a Skill Share Teachers Exchange Program, a Students Climate Action Conference, Youth for COP, Youth for Earth (co-organized with Mobius Foundation), a Climate Change Awareness Program (CCAP), a Climate Justice programme, and adjunct initiatives on Electric Vehicles, Tree Plantation, and Water Conservation. Programs are delivered free of charge through a network of 1,600+ trained Climate Reality Leaders in India & South Asia (part of a 56,000+ global network), in partnership with educational institutions, government directorates (Kashmir, Delhi EV Cell), and NGOs across 14+ Indian states plus Bangladesh and Nepal.

Name

The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia

Legal name

The Climate Project Foundation

Website

https://climatereality.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia is a New Delhi-based non-profit that runs the Green Campus Programme and related climate education, youth engagement, and capacity-building programs for schools, universities, educators, and communities across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Education and Environmental Sustainability Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPADALAD)

Keywords

• Climate education programs
• Environmental sustainability services
• Campus certification programs
• Teacher training climate
• Youth climate engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization affiliated with The Climate Reality Project (founded by Al Gore), the organization operates primarily through donations, grants, and partnerships rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Climate Project Foundation delivers free, structured climate education and sustainability programs to schools, colleges, and youth across India and South Asia. Its flagship Green Campus Programme (GCP) certifies educational institutions across five sustainability domains with Platinum-to-Bronze ratings, complemented by Teachers' Training, Youth for COP/Earth, Students Climate Action Conference, Climate Reality Leader training, and thematic initiatives on EVs, tree plantation, and water conservation.

Product overview

The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia operates a portfolio of interconnected climate education and grassroots action programmes rather than a single software product. The central platform is the Green Campus Programme (GCP), a certification and mentorship framework for educational institutions, supplemented by the Teachers' Training Program and Skill Share Teachers Exchange Programme for educator capacity-building. Youth engagement is channelled through Youth for COP, Youth for Earth, and the Students Climate Action Conference, while thematic programmes cover Climate Change Awareness (CCAP), Climate Justice, Electric Vehicles, Tree Plantation, and Water Conservation. The Leadership Corps Training recruits and trains Climate Reality Leaders who deliver the Truth in 10 Presentation and other awareness outputs. GCP Awards provides biannual recognition for participating institutions, and Climate Change Resources serves as the content library underpinning all programmes. Together, these products form a coherent climate education ecosystem targeting schools, higher education institutions, educators, youth, and community leaders across India and South Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Campus Programme (GCP) A flagship certification and mentorship programme for schools and higher education institutions to transform campuses into sustainable, net-zero, and environmentally responsible facilities, covering five domains: air, water, waste, energy, and biodiversity. Available to educational institutions in India and South Asia at no cost.
• Teachers' Training Program A climate education and capacity-building programme that trains teachers on climate science, impacts, and solutions, enabling them to lead student-driven sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Provided free to educators across India and South Asia.
• Youth for COP A youth engagement programme that deepens understanding of global climate negotiations, builds skills for diplomacy, and connects young leaders from the Global South with the COP process and climate policy dialogue. Open to students and young professionals free of charge.
• Youth for Earth A South Asia-wide youth climate championship co-organised with Mobius Foundation, inviting students and young professionals to develop and present climate action projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Free for participants.
• Students Climate Action Conference An annual conference that unites student researchers and climate advocates from multiple Indian states to present locally grounded climate solutions through video presentations and expert dialogue. Free for participating schools and students.
• Climate Change Awareness Program (CCAP) A broad awareness initiative that delivers presentations on climate change science, impacts, and actionable solutions to schools, communities, and organisations through trained Climate Reality Leaders. Free awareness service for hosts.
• Truth in 10 Presentation A downloadable and requestable 10-minute presentation on climate change designed for easy dissemination by trained Climate Reality Leaders to spread awareness in schools and communities. Provided free to requesters.
• Climate Justice Programme A programme focused on moral and social dimensions of the climate crisis, emphasising frontline community leadership, collective action, and equity-driven climate solutions. Free programme for communities and partners.
• Leadership Corps Training A training programme that equips individuals to become certified Climate Reality Leaders, empowering them to advocate for climate solutions and lead grassroots initiatives within their communities. Free for participants.
• Skill Share Teachers Exchange Programme A peer-learning platform enabling educators to share sustainability knowledge, teaching methodologies, and campus transformation experiences across schools and regions. Free for participating teachers.
• Electric Vehicle Initiative An initiative promoting zero-emission vehicle adoption through stakeholder roundtables, policy advocacy, and awareness campaigns in partnership with government bodies and industry players. Free policy advocacy programme.
• Tree Plantation Programme An environmental initiative that coordinates tree planting drives, biodiversity restoration, and native species conservation across campuses and communities to sequester carbon and enhance local ecosystems. Free for participants and partner campuses.
• Water Conservation Programme A water management programme that implements rainwater harvesting systems, groundwater recharge infrastructure, and community education to address water scarcity in educational institutions and villages. Free programme for partner institutions and communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ teachers trained through climate education programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Directorate of School Education, KashmircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Association for Clean Kashmir - Swachh Kashmir Campaign 2025, engaging schools in waste management and community cleanliness initiatives.
• Wildlife Conservation Fund, YPJKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in Clean Kashmir campaign for environmental conservation and wildlife protection awareness.
• OMI Foundation (Ola Mobility Institute)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2023Collaboration on World EV Day celebrations bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss EV sector maturation. Joint Twitter/X Spaces event on India's EV market growth.
• Delhi EV Cell (Transport Department, Govt. of Delhi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023MoU to promote EVs and associated infrastructure including charging infrastructure, entrepreneurship opportunities in the EV sector, and battery technology improvement. TCPF to provide support for maximizing reach of DEC's scheme for charging infrastructure subsidy and help build knowledge management repository.
• EV Update MediacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2023Partnership for EV Update Maharashtra Summit 2023 and National Summit 2023, bridging information gaps across the EV value chain through event platforms and media coverage.
• Maharashtra Foundation, New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on PANCHAM project, specifically the Women Leadership Program for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Kusumbi village, Maharashtra. Focus on sustainable cookstoves for women in rural communities.
• CII - Young IndiansminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023MoU for Climate Change Summit on Unlocking Opportunities in Sustainability, organizing events for students of Design Village Noida.
• Sangam - Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Niti AayogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Session on climate finance and nurturing emerging talents in climate-resilient technologies. Collaboration on EV Update Investors' Meet for startup funding.
• Centre for Science and EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TCPF served as key resource person at three-day residential training programme 'Solar for the Agriculture Sector' bringing together government officials, NGOs, and academia.
• Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU for Green Campus Program implementation with objectives including spreading environmental awareness, pedagogical support, and joint seminars/workshops on climatic issues.
• Bangladesh Climate Reality Leaders NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International Seminar on Climate Change in Dhaka, Bangladesh conducted at schools, colleges, and universities. Meetings with local CRLs to understand climate change mitigation work.
• GD Goenka UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU signing for Green Campus Program initiation, cooperation with Centre of Excellence for Occupational Health, Safety, Fire & Environment.
• University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU for Green Campus Program with objective of initiating program and Faculty Development Program together for Net Zero campuses.
• Deccan Education Society, MaharashtracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU signing resulting in 3 colleges (Kirti M. Doongursee College, Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology, Maharashtra College of Arts, Science & Commerce) pledging for Green Campus Program.
• The Design Village, NoidaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Host venue for Climate Change Summit on Unlocking Opportunities in Sustainability organized with CII-Young Indians.
• Chitkara University and Chitkara International SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022MoU signing for Green Campus Program implementation. Collaboration includes Faculty Development Program and climate education integration.
• GIZ IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Stakeholder's Workshop on Climate Change Education Mainstreaming in School Ecosystem, supported by MoEFCC, GoI with Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre as implementation partner.
• Nature's OrbitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Green discussions at Surajkund International Craft Mela on sustainable living eco-spaces, collaborating on taking Green Campus Program forward.
• NEHHDC (North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration at Surajkund Mela for climate awareness sessions and green economy discussions.
• Adar Poonawalla Clean City InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cleanliness Drive Campaign in Pune in collaboration with TCPF, collecting 300 kg of waste with 100+ students from Symbiosis University.
• Mobius FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Youth For Earth Championship, bringing together youth from India and South Asian countries to present climate change solutions. Multi-year collaboration on youth climate engagement programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Centre for Environment Education (CEE): India's leading environmental education organization, CEE runs school sustainability programs, teacher training, and youth climate engagement across the country. Directly comparable to TCPF India's Green Campus Program and Teachers' Training Program, serving the same K-12 and HEI segments with public-funded delivery models.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): TERI is a major Delhi-based sustainability research and education institution running campus sustainability assessments, teacher training, and youth programs. Operates in the same funding ecosystem (corporate CSR, government grants) as TCPF India and addresses overlapping client segments (schools, HEIs, government bodies).
• Mobius Foundation: India-based environmental foundation co-organizing the Youth for Earth Championship with TCPF. Operates in adjacent youth climate engagement and award-program territory, accessing schools and young professionals across South Asia through similar delivery models.
• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): CSE is a Delhi-based research and advocacy nonprofit producing environmental research, conducting school and community awareness programs, and training government stakeholders. Comparable to TCPF India on awareness-program delivery, public-affairs engagement, and educator capacity-building — and TCPF itself cites CSE as a partner.
• Wipro Earthian: Wipro's flagship CSR program engaging schools and colleges on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate education through structured curricula and recognition mechanisms. Directly comparable to TCPF India's Green Campus Program in targeting Indian educational institutions with sustainability frameworks and recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Development Alternatives: India's leading sustainable development social enterprise, running sustainability education, women's climate-leadership programs (comparable to TCPF's PANCHAM Women Leadership for Climate Adaptation), and grassroots climate initiatives across rural India.
• WWF India: Large established environmental NGO with school programs, sustainability training, and youth engagement across India. Overlaps with TCPF on teacher training and conservation education, though with a broader biodiversity and policy mandate and significantly larger resources.
• CII-IGBC (Indian Green Building Council): Industry body driving green-building certification and sustainability frameworks across Indian institutions, including campuses. Provides adjacent rating and recognition infrastructure that overlaps conceptually with TCPF's GCP Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze ratings on educational campuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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