our story

About Us

origin

Lean Revolution 4 Earth Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 in Mumbai, India — committed to accelerating systemic solutions for a low-carbon, equitable future.

who we are

We began with a simple question.

“How can we fight the climate crisis without leaving anyone behind?”

At Lean Revolution 4 Earth Foundation, we believe caring for the planet should never mean giving up the simple joys of daily life. Every child should be able to enjoy a chocolate bar — and the wrapper should return safely to a circular system, not a landfill or the ocean. Sustainability must meet the needs of today while protecting the rights and opportunities of future generations, especially for frontline communities already facing the harshest impacts of climate change.

For us, climate justice is not an abstract idea. It is the lived reality of villagers facing droughts, tribal herders whose livelihoods depend on fragile mountain ecosystems, and urban poor families who lose their homes to floods every monsoon. Sustainability means protecting nature — and the people who depend on it.

our vision

A future where people, together with nature flourish.

And every generation inherits a healthier, fairer, and greener Earth.

our mission

Advance equitable climate solutions.

Through community-led action, clean innovation, and sustainable systems built on lean, inclusive, and regenerative principles.

the team

The changemakers behind LR4E.

Lean Revolution 4 Earth Foundation is started by a group of changemakers who believe that climate action must be just, inclusive, and people-centered. Coming from diverse backgrounds in social development and grassroots action, our team brings together hands-on experience and deep passion for change. But LR4E is not the story of just its founders — it is the story of all the changemakers they have met along the way.

Every plastic-cleaning volunteer, every villager who conserves water, every woman who builds livelihoods through sustainable farming, every youth who raises their voice for climate justice — they all are part of this journey. Our team simply carries forward these sparks of wisdom, action, and care, shaping them into a collective movement for a leaner, fairer, and greener Earth.

Co-Founder & Director

Pragati Shirke

I didn't begin my journey in the fields. I began in courtrooms. Trained as a lawyer, I was taught to seek justice within defined frameworks. But over time, I found myself drawn beyond those four courtroom walls — towards the people and places where justice isn't argued.

My work slowly shifted from legal texts to lived realities. Working with my hands, alongside communities, changed me. Whether it's climate action or social development, I believe transformation happens when we show up, stay present, and work together.

Today, I see my role as a bridge — between systems and people, between policy and practice.

I carry a quiet but firm belief: that the work we do now can shape a more just, balanced, and compassionate world — not just for us, but for those who come after us.

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Co-Founder & Director

Rohan Kotwalkar

Co-directs Lean Revolution 4 Earth alongside Pragati — guiding strategy, partnerships, and the long-view direction of the work.

Full bio coming soon.

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Admin Head

Dinesh Awari

Keeps the administrative and operational backbone of LR4E running day-to-day — the quiet engine behind the programs.

Full bio coming soon.

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Animal Welfare

Sandesh Shirke

Leads LR4E's animal welfare work — ensuring compassion for every living being stays at the heart of our climate-justice practice.

Full bio coming soon.

philosophy

Why Lean for Climate?

Lean thinking is about eliminating waste, focusing on value, and continuously improving. We reimagine these principles for climate justice.

Removing Waste
Cutting Carbon
Focus on What Matters
Listen to Communities
Do More With Less
Affordable Solutions
Continuous Improvement
Adapt with Communities

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