Who We Are
A student-led initiative turning climate anxiety into measurable action across Indian schools.
Who We Are
EARTH IN MOTION was founded in 2024 by high school students in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, led by Vijay Bollina, a student at The Doon School. What began as conversations about climate anxiety in school has grown into a structured, student-run initiative focused on turning worry into measurable climate action.
We work with student eco-clubs, teachers, and school leadership teams to design and implement small, local projects on campuses and in neighborhoods. Our focus is on actions that students can see, measure, and learn from: planting native trees, mapping heat zones, running climate-anxiety workshops, and writing impact briefs for school leaders.
We are student-run, teacher-guided, and impact-tracked. Every project is documented with simple data—trees planted and surviving, students engaged, workshops delivered—because we believe that honest measurement builds the agency and hope young people need to stay engaged with environmental challenges over the long term.
Our Story
Idea Emerges
Discussions about climate anxiety begin during environmental science classes at The Doon School.
First Pilot Project
First pilot micro-forest project launched at Green Valley Senior Secondary School, Dehradun, with 120 saplings.
Workshop Series Begins
First climate-anxiety workshop delivered with a school counselor and biology teacher, engaging 45 students.
Youth Climate Labs Formed
Student research teams established. First campus impact brief written and presented to school leadership.
Expansion & Website Launch
Expansion to multiple schools in Dehradun and Vijayawada. Launch of EARTH IN MOTION website and annual impact report.
Idea Emerges
Discussions about climate anxiety begin during environmental science classes at The Doon School.
First Pilot Project
First pilot micro-forest project launched at Green Valley Senior Secondary School, Dehradun, with 120 saplings.
Workshop Series Begins
First climate-anxiety workshop delivered with a school counselor and biology teacher, engaging 45 students.
Youth Climate Labs Formed
Student research teams established. First campus impact brief written and presented to school leadership.
Expansion & Website Launch
Expansion to multiple schools in Dehradun and Vijayawada. Launch of EARTH IN MOTION website and annual impact report.
Leadership & Team
Our team brings together student leaders, coordinators, and teacher advisors from schools across India.
Vijay Bollina
Founder & Program Lead
Student at The Doon School, Dehradun. Leads overall strategy, program design, and impact evaluation.
Ananya Sharma
School Coordinator, Dehradun
Class 11, Green Valley Senior Secondary School. Coordinates micro-forest and waste audit projects.
Rahul Verma
Outreach Lead
Class 11, The Doon School. Manages partnerships, communications, and expansion to new schools.
Priya Mehta
Teacher Advisor
Biology teacher, Dehradun. Advises on native species selection, campus ecology, and student research methods.
Arjun Reddy
Data & Impact Lead
Class 12, Delhi Public School Vijayawada. Tracks project metrics, survival rates, and survey data.
Kavya Iyer
Workshop Facilitator
Class 11, Himalaya Public School. Co-leads climate anxiety workshops and student reflection sessions.
Where We Work
Currently active in two cities across India, with plans to expand to Bangalore, Pune, and Chandigarh in 2025.
Active in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)
Dehradun
Uttarakhand
Partner schools: The Doon School, Green Valley Senior Secondary School, Himalaya Public School
Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh
Partner schools: Delhi Public School Vijayawada
Coming in 2025: Bangalore, Pune, and Chandigarh
Our Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every action we take.
Community First
We believe lasting change happens when communities lead. Every initiative is designed with and for the people it serves.
Science-Based
Our programs are grounded in environmental science and data-driven approaches to maximize real-world impact.
Inclusive Action
Environmental justice means everyone has a seat at the table. We actively work to remove barriers to participation.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions and new technologies to tackle environmental challenges in fresh ways.
Transparency
We operate with complete openness about our finances, impact metrics, and decision-making processes.
Long-Term Vision
Quick fixes won't save the planet. We invest in sustainable solutions that create lasting environmental benefits.