Climate Action Month 2026 returns with a month-long series of events in Chennai, spotlighting e-waste, ocean science, green jobs, waste management and climate action. Organised by CAG, the festival brings together communities, experts, artists and students through nature walks, workshops, performances and public discussions to inspire environmental action.
The fifth edition of Climate Action Month 2026 was successfully inaugurated at DG Vaishnav College, marking the start of a month-long campaign of climate-focused events across Chennai. Organised by CAG, the inaugural event was held in the presence of Mr. Tushar Shrihari Shinde, I.F.S., Assistant Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission; Mr. Akella Chaitanya Madhavudu, I.F.S., Assistant Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission; and Mr. J.P. Jaideep, Head of the Department of Economics, along with staff and students of the college.
Scientific speed management can reduce fatal crash risk on Indian highways by up to 45%, finds a new IIT Kharagpur study. The national dialogue brought together researchers, policymakers and organisations, including CAG, to discuss evidence-based approaches to safer speed management.
A discussion by CAG highlighted barriers that persons with disabilities face in public spaces & transportation. As noted by senior researcher, Nina Subramani, “when people with disabilities can travel comfortably and independently, the city becomes safer and more accessible for everyone.”
A discussion by CAG highlighted the everyday challenges persons with disabilities face in accessing public spaces and transportation. Held as part of efforts to promote sustainable transport that benefits all, the session enabled sharing of experiences and key insights on inclusive urban design.
A data jam by OpenCity in partnership with Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, Reach the Unreached and Nagariyal will bring citizens together on March 28 to analyse how Chennai’s Assembly constituencies perform across key civic indicators. Participants analyse data, identify gaps, and propose solutions.
At a seminar organised by Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, experts highlighted how AI-driven dark patterns are manipulating consumers, prompting government action against unfair e-commerce practices. Officials and researchers stressed the need for safeguards, responsible AI use, and stronger regulation to address bias, misinformation, and emerging consumer risks.
At a national seminar to mark Road Safety Month, CAG (as a member of the Road Safety Network) contributed to discussions on improving India’s road safety standards by addressing deep systemic issues such as unsafe road design, weak enforcement, and inadequate protection for pedestrians and cyclists.
At the India Civic Summit 2026 hosted by Oorvani Foundation in Chennai, citizens, experts, civil society organisations and leaders came together to advance participatory urban governance and tech-driven civic solutions. Poornima Jayaraj, Senior Researcher, CAG featured as a panellist in the session “Inside the City Government.” She reinforced the need for building accountable, participatory, and climate-responsive cities.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group conducted a stakeholder workshop on promoting the uptake of RTS in Madurai. In this meeting, the benefits of solar, its usages, rooftop solar for domestic and commercial purposes, government subsidies and loans from financial institutions were discussed.