A STEP FOWARD TOWARDS A
SUSAINABLE CHENNAI CITY
BY, NIKITHA, INSIYA,
VENBA & REYA
What does the term sustainability mean?
Sustainability refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs.
4 Important types of sustainability
Social Sustainability
Human sustainability
Economic sustainability
Social sustainability
IMPORTANT FACTORS AFFECTING SUSTAINABLITY
Climate change
Environment
Renewable energy use
Sustainable packaging
Efficient waste management
Non-Environment friendly places in
Chennai
Pallikaranai Marshland Region
AREAS :
Velachery, Perungudi, and Medavakkam
Issues:
1. Encroachments for residential and commercial purposes.
2.Dumping of solid waste and untreated sewage.
3.Loss of wetland ecosystems, leading to increased flooding risks.
MAKING THE AREA MORE SUSTAINABLE
Protect Wetland Ecosystem
Waste Management
Biodiversity Conservation
Community Awareness
Coastal Areas
Areas:
Marina Beach, Besant Nagar, and Neelankarai
Issues:
Erosion and sea-level rise.
Pollution from untreated sewage and plastics.
Degradation of natural mangroves and coastal
biodiversity
MAKING THE AREA MORE SUSTAINABLE
Mangrove Restoration:
Pollution Control
Halting Harmful Development
Biodiversity Protection
Sustainable Future
Peri-Urban Zones
Areas:
Tambaram, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam, and OMR (Old
Mahabalipuram Road) outskirts
Issues:
Rapid urban sprawl without proper infrastructure.
Loss of agricultural land and natural water bodies.
Poor waste management and lack of basic utilities.
MAKING THE AREA MORE SUSTAINABLE
Manage urban sprawl with planned development.
Protect agricultural land and water bodies.
Improve waste management and recycling.
Ensure access to basic utilities for residents.
Adyar and Cooum Rivers
Areas:
Stretches along Adyar River (Kotturpuram, Jafferkhanpet) and
Cooum River (Egmore, Nungambakkam)
Issues:
Pollution from untreated industrial and domestic sewage.
Encroachments reduce water flow and increase flooding
risks.
MAKING THE AREA MORE SUSTAINABLE
Set up sewage treatment plants.
Enforce stricter industrial waste regulations.
Remove encroachments along the rivers.
Establish protected areas around the rivers.
Restore water flow and reduce flooding risks.
Promote community awareness on river conservation.
Taking Ideas From Other
States In India
CHANDIGARH,GUJARAT&DELHI
Green Infrastructure
Waste Management
Community Engagement
Strategic Location
Modern Infrastructure
Phased Development
Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy
Solar Power Promotion
Ideas & plans to bring sustainability in resources used
by the people
Waste Management and Recycling
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Food Systems
Community Engagement and Education
Making the city inclusive for all age groups
Age-friendly Public Spaces
Green Public Transport
Accessible Spaces Everywhere
Affordable Housing
CONCLUSION