Citing studies that show women and girl children are among the worst affected by natural disasters globally, the Chief Minister urged that gender equality must be integral to all climate action and adaptation programmes. He noted that the Dravidian Model government has ensured women-centric governance across departments and stressed that the same approach must continue in climate policy as well.
Highlighting the transport sector’s growing role in emissions, the Chief Minister said its share in Tamil Nadu’s total greenhouse gas emissions has increased from 12% to 19%, tripling between 2005 and 2019.
To reduce traffic congestion and pollution in cities like Chennai, the government has introduced 120 electric buses through the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), with plans to add 600 more soon.
He said Tamil Nadu’s comprehensive efforts have earned national and international recognition.
The Union government has awarded certificates to the State, and NITI Aayog’s HTG rankings place Tamil Nadu first in ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Clean Energy’.
Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions before 2070. He noted that while earlier allocations for climate action were minimal, the present government has increased funding up to ₹500 crore from State resources alone.
Criticising the Union government, he said only 17% of the disaster relief funds sought by Tamil Nadu had been released. Against a demand of Rs. 24,679 crore, the Centre had sanctioned only Rs. 4,136 crore, he said.
Citing studies that show women and girl children are among the worst affected by natural disasters globally, the Chief Minister urged that gender equality must be integral to all climate action and adaptation programmes. He noted that the Dravidian Model government has ensured women-centric governance across departments and stressed that the same approach must continue in climate policy as well.
Highlighting the transport sector’s growing role in emissions, the Chief Minister said its share in Tamil Nadu’s total greenhouse gas emissions has increased from 12% to 19%, tripling between 2005 and 2019.
To reduce traffic congestion and pollution in cities like Chennai, the government has introduced 120 electric buses through the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), with plans to add 600 more soon.
He said Tamil Nadu’s comprehensive efforts have earned national and international recognition.
The Union government has awarded certificates to the State, and NITI Aayog’s HTG rankings place Tamil Nadu first in ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Clean Energy’.
Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions before 2070. He noted that while earlier allocations for climate action were minimal, the present government has increased funding up to ₹500 crore from State resources alone.
Criticising the Union government, he said only 17% of the disaster relief funds sought by Tamil Nadu had been released. Against a demand of Rs. 24,679 crore, the Centre had sanctioned only Rs. 4,136 crore, he said.