India’s human population is expected to reach 1.6 billion people by 2027, overtaking China to become the most populated country on Earth.
With more and more people moving into cities, overcoming urban challenges like air pollution, the availability of clean drinking water, flood control and the heat island effect are becoming more critical than ever if cities are to remain liveable.
We’re working in Chennai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, to slow any further decline and save what remains of its natural wetlands by restoring Sembakkam Lake, one of the 54 lakes that drain into the Pallikaranai wetland. We’re demonstrating how green infrastructure, such as planting trees, can address urban challenges, including stormwater run-off, air pollution and heat islands.
Key Indian Strategies
Restoring Chennai’s Lake Sembakkam for water security and improved health
Restoring Chennai’s Lake Sembakkam for multiple benefits for the local communities living around its shores, its biodiversity and the environment.
Harnessing the power of Agricultural Residues through Innovative Technologies (HARIT)
HARIT aims to end crop residue burning to benefit farmers and the environment by increasing the adoption of the Happy Seeder – a conservation agriculture technology.
A Clean Energy Future for People and Nature
Expanding renewable energy is the need of the hour, but if not sited properly, its massive footprint could have devastating impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity and local communities, while also undermining the goal of large-scale reforestation.
