Chennai Climate Action Plan.

Article Title: Chennai Climate Action Plan.

04-10-2023

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.

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