A research conducted by HomeNet South Asia in coalition with Mahila Housing Trust & Saathi under the support of IDRC in Asia found that #ClimateChange is adversely impacting home based workers, where in 43% of women reported loss of cash…
Taking cues from other States and following our honorable CM's attention to road safety, we hope the TN government implements #MVAA2019 as a first step to improve enforcement and curb road fatalities.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #ImplementMVAA #…
#Wetlands not only support animal & plant life but are also vital for human survival. A large area of wetlands in #India is under threat from rapid urbanization, industrialization & agricultural intensification that has led to its depletion…
Everyone agrees that walking & cycling need to be promoted with good infrastructure ensuring their comfort & safety. But has Chennai become more walkable and cycling-friendly?
#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #…
We need new delivery systems that work without toxic-laden plastic. We need companies to re-think and re-design their products to allow for this. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GRNJa6
#falsesolutions #reuse #redesign
In a world with an increasing human population, #ClimateChange may have a serious impact on our ability to grow enough food. According to Stockholm Environment Institute climate & policy research team, this could lead to commodity price…
Sharp delivery timelines announced by grocery and food startups is a looming issue that needs immediate attention. Policy changes should curb such ideas that turn roads into racing grounds.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #Speeding #StreetsForLife
The second masterplan underscores the need to make a modal shift away from private vehicles but the on ground trends say otherwise. What do we need to do different in the third masterplan?
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State governments should improve post-crash care by recognising that pre-hospital care and documentation is as important as health care resources and rehabilitation to minimize road fatalities.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #CommitToAct #…
As per a paper authored by Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke, it has been found that #ClimateChange induced heatwaves is linked to many health impacts like injures at the workplace, death from heat-related illness & acute kidney damage…