As Rainmatter nears three years of working in the environment and climate action space, we reflect on our journey so far, and look ahead with hope. Presenting to you 'Wheels in Motion', a short film on Rainmatter, by Faraway Originals.

Mumbai locals aren’t just trains, they’re a way of life 🚉.The real question: why haven’t we built more systems people can’t live without?.Full story on The Climate Brief -

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What do you do when the sea comes for your city? 🌊.In 2019, scientists warned Mumbai could be underwater by 2050. One performer isn’t waiting to drown—join Meghana as she crowdsources survival plans for a sinking city. Register:

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July was about asking better questions and finding sustainable answers 💡. Our team and partners dove deep into different challenges through workshops, roundtables, and new collaborations. Swipe through for team updates, partner highlights, and job opportunities 🧵 1/3

BRT has worked wonders on many cities - starting from Bogota to now Guangzhou and Jakarta. India tried it in Delhi, but it was dropped after a few years of trying, partly because it took space away from those in cars. Watch now:

The most important vehicles are the ones we're removing 🚧 Buses are the real heroes that get no spotlight. When will we start treating our most flexible transport option seriously?. Watch the full breakdown:

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Once, elephants roamed vast landscapes. Now, our ‘urban jungle’ blocks their paths. 🐘 Across India, communities prove coexistence is possible, protecting elephants means protecting forests that sustain us all. The question: will we make space for them to matter?” (1/2)

India’s buses are vanishing 🚎.Cities are growing, fleets are shrinking. While the world moves forward, we’re driving in reverse. Why did we get the bus math so wrong? Full breakdown 👉

Our bus numbers are moving in the wrong direction. 🚌Fewer buses mean polluted air and clogged cities. No happy ending here. Can we fall in love with public transport again?. Watch the full story on The Climate Brief. -

India’s metros might be the climate solution we’ve overlooked. 🚊.Low fuel use, fewer emissions, affordable. But they’re no good if they sit empty. So why are we stuck in traffic instead of riding the solution?. Watch here -

Integration, affordability, and climate action — Delhi Metro leads with over 6 lakh daily riders and the world’s first carbon credits for a rail system. 💭Exception or model?. Find out in the latest episode of Climate Brief -

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro runs on clean energy & connects key areas, but fare hikes are hitting ridership. How does it stack up against Delhi & Mumbai?. Check out the latest episode of the #ClimateBrief to understand more -

The hills gave us clean air and calm. We gave back traffic, waste, and concrete. If we don’t change how we build and travel, hill stations will become overheated towns on a slope. Travel lighter. Respect the land and its people. Watch more on The Climate Brief, link in bio

From decision-making tools to children’s books - these resources are local, practical, and rooted in action. Let’s make nature a part of how we learn, build, and live.

Whether you’re a citizen, teacher, or city planner, this is a list of resources that help you act with nature, not against it. Developed by Rainmatter partners, it serves as a starting point for anyone looking to restore what we’ve lost.

For 400+ years, the Fakirani Jats and Rabaris of coastal Kutch have raised the swimming Kharai camels in mangrove forests. When illegal salt pans began destroying this fragile habitat, they fought back, organising, resisting, and restoring. Read more:

When mangroves fall, the first to suffer are those who depend on them. We need to give time, space, and support for nature to recover because mangroves aren’t just trees; they’re lifelines. Here’s why they matter more than ever ⬇️