Climate change is a global problem. From melting glaciers to rising sea levels, no country is untouched. One of the most promising tools in the climate action toolkit is Agroforestry- especially in India, where agriculture, environment and livelihoods are closely linked.

Let’s understand why Agroforestry in India can be the best answer to this climate crisis and how the Anaxee Agroforestry model is already making a difference on the ground.

 

India’s Forest Cover Challenge
India has committed to increasing its forest and tree cover to 33% of the total geographical area. As per the Forest Survey of India, the actual number stands at around 24%. That’s a big gap.
Afforestation projects often face issues like land conflicts, poor maintenance, and slow results. On the other hand, community lands, farm boundaries, and degraded areas remain underutilized.
So how do we bridge this gap? This is where agroforestry steps in.

 

Agroforestry as a Solution
Agroforestry is the practice of growing trees along with crops or livestock. It is not a new idea — Indian farmers have done it for generations. But now, it is getting attention as a powerful climate solution.
Why is it so effective?
● Trees capture carbon from the air and help reduce global warming.

● They protect soil from erosion and help it retain water.

● They create shade for crops and animals.

● And they give extra income from timber, fruits, leaves, or medicinal plants.

This means one piece of land can give more value- to the farmer and to the planet.

 

Benefits for Climate, Soil and Livelihoods
Let’s break it down:
● Climate: Agroforestry helps absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. Trees also cool down the surrounding area, reducing the “heat island” effect.

● Soil: Tree roots hold the soil together and improve its health over time. Fallen leaves become natural compost.

● Water: With better soil and shade, land retains more moisture. This reduces the need for irrigation.

● Livelihood: Farmers don’t have to depend only on crops. Trees give extra products to sell- from fruit to firewood.
This is how agroforestry becomes a win-win for nature and for farmers.

 

Why Anaxee’s Model is Different
At Anaxee, we’re not just talking about planting trees. We’re building a community-driven, data-backed agroforestry model.
● Community-First Approach
We work directly with farmers, using our 40,000+ Digital Runners to onboard communities, conduct baseline surveys and provide continuous support.

● Technology for Transparency
Every plantation is geo-tagged and monitored digitally. We use mobile apps, satellite imagery, and polygon mapping to capture exact land boundaries, track survival rates, and maintain accurate plantation data.

● Carbon Credit-Ready by Design
Our model is built for MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) from day one- ensuring that plantations are not just planted, but also properly maintained and eligible for carbon credits.

● Scalable, Auditable & Trustworthy
Whether it’s 10 villages or 10,000 acres, our data-backed system ensures every stakeholder- funders, partners or communities- can track impact and trust the results.

We don’t just plant and forget. We monitor, support and improve the plantations over time.

 

 

Agroforestry is more than just planting trees. It’s about changing the way we use land in a way that helps both people and the planet. India needs fast, scalable solutions to fight climate change. Agroforestry, especially when done right, could be the answer.
At Anaxee, we believe in mixing tradition with technology. With the power of community, tech and data, we are helping make agroforestry work.