Chennai’s pursuit towards a green and inclusive city
Rapid urbanization in Chennai is leaving the city's vulnerable susceptible to effects of unplanned growth and climate change. As a fallout of this economic and urban growth, Chennai faces challenges of land and water resource management, housing and land rights, and mobility. The city’s most vulnerable groups are already facing consequences of these issues and several efforts are underway to not only improve the city, but also the lives of its inhabitants. This photo essay looks at some of these challenges and solutions. The essay was commissioned by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
© Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung / Shruti Kulkarni