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The Society for Environment and Education (SEE) was founded in 2010 by Dr. Ellam Ramakrishna. He was the first president of the organization. The society was established to preserve the environment and to prevent its degradation. SEE is registered as a society under Societies Registration Act 1860 and recognized as non-profit organization by the government of India. SEE is an aided institution by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India - Government of India.
Dr. Ramakrishna's vision is to make SEE an institution of excellence that, in collaboration with others, contributes significantly to local, national and worldwide efforts towards sustainable development through innovation, while also being at the forefront of environmental education and education for sustainable development. His grassroots efforts to protect environment in highly polluted cities like Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai are making a difference in the community. In January 2025, SEE launched its official new website (seeindia.org) designed to provide everyone with a significantly better user experience with improved navigation, streamlined information access, and a fresh look, making it easier than ever to find what you need programme.
SEE works with local, state, national and international agencies, organizations, and governments in India and other nations to promote a more sustainable future. The group collaborates closely with forest departments and other bodies to create interpretive programs and facilities. SEE executes a wide range of educational programs in collaboration with many agencies via a network of over 50,000 schools and collages.
SEE has worked with partners like state governments, foundations and corporations on CSR initiatives in rural and urban development, waste management, biodiversity conservation, school education quality enhancement and marine protection.
SEE has made major contributions to international ESD negotiations, in collaboration with the government. SEE has played a important role in South India for a number of UN programs, including the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD - with UNESCO), the Global Environmental Facility - Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP - with UNDP), and the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Programmes (with UNICEF).