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Climate Action Month 2026 spotlights e-waste, ocean science, green jobs, waste management and climate action

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. 

Inaugural of the fifth edition of CAM

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.

CAG participated in a road safety event to discuss approaches to evidence-based speed limits

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.

Focus Group Discussion for PwD

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.”

Everyday challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing public spaces and transportation

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 to analyse how Chennai’s Assembly constituencies perform across key civic indicators

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.