Climate Resilient Chennai
Chennai is one among the most climate change vulnerable cities in the globe and is a hotspot for floods, cyclones, water scarcity, heat stress and sea level rise. The Climate Resilient Chennai programme aims to streamline and catalyse the transition of Chennai towards becoming a Climate resilient city. We will focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives in Chennai, urban ecology, inclusivity, accessibility and people’s well being (Good air, water, food and life for all).
Chennai Foodscape project.
Chennai Foodscape Project aims to enable sustainable transformation of the food systems of Chennai towards organic food, shorter supply chain and fair price to farmers. The project will involve various actions like organizing monthly organic farmers’ markets, sessions and workshops on food, identifying and supporting organic farms nearby Chennai (Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram district) and authentic organic stores in Chennai, policy advocacy etc.
Chennai Wetlands project.
Chennai Wetlands project aims to foster the conservation and protection of wetlands in Chennai and work on inclusive urban planning and peri-urbanisation. The project will involve landscape and socio-cultural mapping and documentation of Chennai’s rivers, lakes and other wetlands, working with urban marginalised communities and providing inputs and guidance for urban planning.
