Geography of India Current Affairs Analysis
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is all set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group to promote investments that help in implementing the Chennai Climate Action Plan.
Chennai Climate Action Plan
Govt. released Climate Action Plan for Chennai in June 2023 to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Plan Supported by :C40 Cities and UMC in aligned withParis Agreement.
67 sq km of Chennai’s coast is expected to be permanently inundated because of sea level rise by 2100
Climate hazards to be addressed by the Plan
Seawater intrusion
Surface water pollution
Groundwater contamination
Water scarcity
Reduction in rainfall
Urban heat islands
Coastal floods
Severe winds
Irregular monsoon and floods.