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CPREEC-EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organized an International Tiger Day & Mission LiFE Awareness Programme on seven themes at KRM Public School, Sembium, Chennai on 29.07.2026.

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  CPREEC-EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organized an International Tiger Day & Mission LiFE Awareness Programme on seven themes at KRM Public School, Sembium, Chennai on 29.07.2026. The programme focused on creating awareness about tiger conservation, ecological importance of apex predators, habitat protection, anti-poaching, human-wildlife coexistence and the role of youth in biodiversity conservation. As part of Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment, interactive sessions were conducted on seven key themes: Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, Reduce E-waste, Say No to Single-use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems and Adopt Healthy Lifestyles. A special #CatchTheRain awareness session was also conducted to promote rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and water conservation practices among students. Awareness posters and pamphlets were distributed to all participants to reinforce the key messages. All participants took the Mission LiFE pledge to adopt sustainable pra...
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International Tiger Day July 29, 2026

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On the occasion of International Tiger Day 2026, CPREEC-EIACP PC-RP, Chennai has developed an awareness poster titled “Save the stripes, save the Planet”.
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CPREEC EIACP PC - RP, Newsletter ‘Eco-Heritage.com’ April to June, 2026, Vol. XXV, No. 1

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CPREEC EIACP PC - RP, Chennai has brought out its latest EIACP Newsletter ‘Eco-Heritage.com’ April to June, 2026, Vol. XXV, No. 1.
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Poster on Catch the Rain by CPREEC EIACP, PC RP, Chennai

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  In line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call in Mann Ki Baat, CPREEC EIACP PC – RP, Chennai has developed this awareness poster for #CatchTheRain . Amidst the El Niño impact on this year’s monsoon, every drop matters. Join Gram Panchayats, schools, NGOs and citizens to intensify rainwater harvesting and recharge efforts. Together, let us make water conservation a people’s movement.
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How the Jamuns are warning us

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  How the Jamuns are warning us This year, I have seen more jamun (Indian blackberry) fruits in the markets than I have ever seen in the last three decades. The fruits are literally falling in abundance. Even the trees that bore only a few fruits last year are shedding large quantities of jamuns this year. Trees that were already fruiting heavily are now dropping fruits in huge numbers. What exactly is happening? My grandmother used to say only one thing: "When jamun trees shed fruits in such abundance during summer, that year is usually a drought year." According to plant science, my grandmother's traditional knowledge is remarkably accurate. In science, this fascinating and somewhat alarming phenomenon is called "Masting" or "Stress Fruiting." This final effort by a tree to produce the maximum possible fruits, sometimes at the expense of its own survival, is also referred to as "Suicide Fruiting" or a "Bumper Crop." ...
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CPREEC EIACP PC–RP, Chennai organized a World Ocean Day 2026 Awareness Programme at Sprouts Montessori High School, Mylapore, on 12.06.2026.

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  CPREEC EIACP PC–RP, Chennai organized a World Ocean Day 2026 Awareness Programme on "Marine Ecosystem" at Sprouts Montessori High School, Bhaskarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai on 12.06.2026. The programme saw a participation of 40 students and 4 teachers, who took a pledge towards marine protection. CPREEC’s pamphlet on Coastal and Marine Ecosystems was distributed. Video films on Marine Pollution, Coral Reefs and Mangroves were screened.
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World Environment Day celebrations at Lady Sivaswamy Ayyar Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai on 08.06.2026

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  As part of World Environment Day celebrations, CPREEC EIACP PC-RP Chennai organised sapling distribution programme at Lady Sivaswamy Ayyar Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai on 08.06.2026. The initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation and enhance green cover. Students were sensitized on the importance of tree plantation and climate change mitigation. A total of 30 students and teachers participated in the event, and Mission LiFE awareness pamphlets were distributed to encourage sustainable lifestyle choices.
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