A research conducted by HomeNet South Asia in coalition with Mahila Housing Trust & Saathi under the support of IDRC in Asia found that #ClimateChange  is adversely impacting home based workers, where in 43% of women reported loss of cash income, while 41% reported reduced productivity.

Taking cues from other States and following our honorable CM's attention to road safety, we hope the TN government implements #MVAA2019 as a first step to improve enforcement and curb road fatalities.

#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #ImplementMVAA #StreetsForLife

#Wetlands not only support animal & plant life but are also vital for human survival. A large area of wetlands in #India is under threat from rapid urbanization, industrialization & agricultural intensification that has led to its depletion #ActForWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay

Everyone agrees that walking & cycling need to be promoted with good infrastructure ensuring their comfort & safety. But has Chennai become more walkable and cycling-friendly? 

#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai 

We need new delivery systems that work without toxic-laden plastic. We need companies to re-think and re-design their products to allow for this. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GRNJa6

#falsesolutions #reuse #redesign

In a world with an increasing human population, #ClimateChange may have a serious impact on our ability to grow enough food. According to Stockholm Environment Institute climate & policy research team, this could lead to commodity price increases, panic buying, food bank reliance & civil unrest causing global #FoodInsecurity

Sharp delivery timelines announced by grocery and food startups is a looming issue that needs immediate attention. Policy changes should curb such ideas that turn roads into racing grounds.

#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #Speeding #StreetsForLife

Biodegradable waste reaching our dump yards has serious consequences to climate change. Composting is one of the most precious and powerful tools available to the human capacity to mitigate the effects caused by biodegradable waste on the environment. Without composting all our efforts will fail, with it we can build the future.

The second masterplan underscores the need to make a modal shift away from private vehicles but the on ground trends say otherwise. What do we need to do different in the third masterplan?

#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai 

State governments should improve post-crash care by recognising that pre-hospital care and documentation is as important as health care resources and rehabilitation to minimize road fatalities.

#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #CommitToAct #StreetsForLife