CMDA and TNC India sign MoU for greener Chennai

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) India have signed an MoU to integrate green infrastructure into Chennai's Third Master Plan for the next 20 years. The partnership aims to improve the city's quality of life for current residents and future generations. 
 

The partnership will focus on integrating ecorestoration-based approaches into urban planning and assisting in developing a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive Third Master Plan for Chennai.
The partnership aims to make Chennai a more progressive, inclusive, and global city, with green infrastructure being central to this vision. 

TNC India's Managing Director, Dr. Annapurna Vancheswaran, emphasized the importance of integrating ecosystem services and development goals in a climate-smart and resilient city. The MoU marks a significant milestone in CMDA and TNC India's shared commitment to creating a greener, more resilient Chennai.