Environment

With plastic packaging being the norm, how can you, as a consumer, do your bit to reduce plastic waste? This database of stores by CAG can help.

What has changed about Chennai’s coast that impacts the nesting of Olive Ridley turtles? What steps can Chennai take to protect them?

The Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company is an initiative to combat climate change. Citizen Matters spoke to Environment Secretary Supriya Sahu IAS to learn more about its mission.

Chennai will see an increase in annual rainfall by 6-11% according to a report by CSTEP along with moderate summer warming, thanks to climate change.

The disappearance of a pond in Ganesh Nagar in Kolathur caused extensive flooding in the area. This highlights the need to protect water bodies.

Effective restoration requires good understanding of local hydrology, ecology, governance systems and socio-cultural practices in the area.

What are nature based solutions and can they play a role in reducing flooding in Chennai? What do such projects currently underway aim to achieve?

மீண்டும் மஞ்சப்பை இயக்கத்தை பற்றிய நேர்காணல்.

Pallikaranai wetland is the last remaining freshwater marsh that acts like a sponge, storing monsoon rains and releasing them during dry months.

Thazhambur Lake restoration has created a space for the local community and the ecosystem to thrive. It is also an important source of water.

How can GIS mapping help tackle flooding in Chennai? Here’s how, and you can add to Care Earth Trust’s crowdsourced flood map too.

In the backdrop of heavy rains, Citizen Matters Chennai organised a webinar to discuss how to prevent floods in the city. Here’s what emerged.