Shankar Prakash, Researcher - Environment and Climate Action

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in Retrospect: An Examination of Selected Parameters from 2017 to 2022

An in-depth analysis of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s structure, leadership, and capacity for the years 2017-2022. This study explores gaps and offers insights for better environmental management in Tamil Nadu. Dive into the report for more details. 

 

The intersection of climate change, energy transition and human rights

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 09:59

As our planet faces the growing threat of climate change, the shift towards renewable energy has become more critical than ever. But how do climate change, energy transition, and human rights intersect? Are these issues interconnected, and is the renewable energy industry taking human rights into account? This article delves into these questions and more, exploring the relationship between our changing climate, our progress towards sustainable energy, and the impact on human rights.

காலநிலை நீதி: நியாயமான மற்றும் நிலையான எதிர்காலத்தை நோக்கி

Tue, 04/07/2023 - 10:30

கடந்த டிசம்பர் 2022 அன்று சென்னை பெசன்ட் நகர் கடற்கரையில் காலநிலை பேரணி பல்வேறு சுற்றுச்சூழல் செயல்பாட்டு அமைப்புகளால் ஒருங்கிணைக்கப்பட்டது. இந்தப் பேரணியில் பள்ளி, கல்லூரி மாணவர்கள் பொதுமக்கள் என கணிசமானோர் பங்கேற்றனர்.

COP27 - A hit or miss?

Mon, 09/01/2023 - 09:59

COP27 was a much-awaited climate summit as vulnerable developing countries and low-and middle-income countries were expecting definitive action to be taken in light of the growing visible impacts of climate change. Up until this year, COPs had a reputation of unkept promises and ambitions. But after the devastating impacts of climate change in the form of extreme weather events, the planet was awaiting real action by world leaders.