India Foundation For Humanistic Development

It encourages businesses to harness their potential for profitability towards sustainability efforts. Leaders for Nature (LfN) India, part of IUCN India's network, guides companies in embracing a greener, more sustainable Indian economy by integrating natural capital into their core operations. Prioritizing nature, biodiversity, and livelihood, IFHD's support focuses on the connection between nature and social well-being. The organisation offers technical aid, on-field assistance, access to a civil society network, expertise sharing, and expert input on livelihood and biodiversity. It also conducts pilot programmes merging business strategies with biodiversity preservation.

IFHD's efforts span across ecological, economic, and social fronts. It focuses on ecological services such as natural resource management, organic/NPM farming, renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and climate-resilient agriculture. On the economic front, it works towards establishing viable producer-owned businesses by enhancing institutional governance, adding value to products, fostering market connections, facilitating finance access, mitigating risks, and promoting fair trade. Additionally, IFHD emphasizes sustainable agri-value chains, skill development, and rural livelihoods. Its social initiatives include addressing food security, nutrition, sustainable diets, consumer education on safe and sustainable food practices, and promoting urban farming for holistic community development.

It serves as a launchpad for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), aiding their transition into self-sufficient businesses by evaluating their progress, pinpointing crucial needs, and providing connections to funding sources and consultants. Emphasizing sustainability, it guides Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting eco-friendly practices across their operations, while also promoting fair trade standards to ensure sustainability for everyone involved in the supply chain.