Reports

CAG, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission, implemented a dynamic awareness programme across communities and schools near Ennore Creek, Pallikaranai Marsh, and Pulicat Lake, using folk arts, puppet shows, competitions, and IEC tools to make wetland knowledge engaging and accessible

We can’t fight climate change with business-as-usual spending. India’s energy procurement is full of untapped potential, but sustainability is still not a priority. This report shows how we can turn every public purchase into a climate win.

This first-of-its-kind study explores climate literacy and environmental attitudes among selected Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. At a time when climate-informed policymaking is crucial, the report offers valuable insights into legislators’ awareness and perceptions of climate change

CAG's Environmental Law Enforcement Manual seeks to facilitate investigation of environmental crimes. It addresses the challenges faced by various agencies in enforcing environmental laws and provides guidelines for improving inter-agency collaboration, investigation, and prosecution of

CAG's Climate Literacy Conference 2024 was a resounding success, marking the launch of FOCUS for Beginners, a climate literacy curriculum designed for primary school children. The event featured keynotes from Education Minister Thiru. Anbul Mahesh Poyyamozhi, along with contributions from various

Climate Action Month 2024 was an incredible success, reaching over 20,000 individuals, including students and the general public. Throughout August, a series of engaging events took place across schools, colleges, public parks, and other venues. These events creatively conveyed the urgent message of

CAG conducted a baseline study for the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, to understand climate literacy. The findings suggest that we need to intensify our efforts to familiarise students and people with the

Delving into the environmental attitudes of college students in Tamil Nadu, our study reveals that students have a fondness for nature, a commitment to conservation, but show neutrality on key issues such as eco centric concern. Additionally, we convened a workshop involving academicians

The need for climate action becomes urgent with every passing second we go on about business as usual. It is high time we rethink and reshape the way we produce and consume in this day and age. CAG organised a Multistakeholder Forum on Sustainable Production and Consumption in Chennai on 23 and 24

This report analyses various carbon offset methods implemented in India to facilitate effective climate action. The approach involved conducting an in-depth analysis of secondary literature and interviewing field experts. It aims to inform policy making, raise awareness of genuine offset options

This report analyses the environment, social, and governance disclosure practices within Tamil Nadu's power sector. It meticulously evaluates current practices, identifies gaps, and suggests strategies for improved sustainability. By aligning with industry standards and offering actionable

The Tamil version of our FOCUS textbook (Climate Change Curriculum for students in grades 6-8) has been piloted in five districts in Tamil Nadu. The findings showed the textbook has brought transformative outcomes, including heightened awareness among students, innovative teaching methods & renewed