The Vertical organizes regular engagements with officials from sectoral departments. These sessions aim to synchronize stakeholders on the progress of State or Central government schemes, exchange departmental best practices, pinpoint sectoral challenges, and chart a strategic course ahead. SPC provides valuable insights and advocates for optimal practices, and these recommendations are then presented to the Government for thoughtful consideration.

The Vertical undertakes internal research studies and collaborates with research institutes and academia to conduct assessments. They organize workshops, bringing together key stakeholders and experts, with a primary focus on analyzing emerging issues in land use, land resources, and land degradation. The overarching goal is to evaluate the impact of various policies and developmental programs in these domains.

This Vertical coordinates with the following sectoral departments and their line departments:

The purpose of the study is to identify the socio‑economic conditions and environmental risks faced by the coastal communities, particularly, the fisher community in the 14 coastal districts. It will emphasize the need for targeted interventions to enhance resilience and sustainable development in these vulnerable communities.

This is an in-house study conducted by State Planning Commission.   Vulnerability of Coastal Communities is being carried out by the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM).Field surveys and Focus Group Discussions have been completed in all coastal districts

The study examines how changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) have affected local climate change in Tamil Nadu over the course of four decades, from 1981 to 2021. The following data are gathered for this study: satellite images, rainfall data, land surface temperature, sea Level rise and population data. This study will determine the increase of urban sprawl, deforestation, and climate change based on LULC changes.

Land use plays an essential role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This study analyzes the indicators related to land use targets of 11 out of 17 sustainable Development Goals and towards its targets spread across SDG 1, 2 ,6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Furthermore, 126 indicators out of 164 are linked to land use management and classified under the themes Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Water, Housing, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Disaster, Infrastructure, Tourism and Natural Resources.Read More

The aim of the project is to develop a Framework for mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban resilience in tier 2 cities in Tamil Nadu.

The main objectives are  to identify the opportunities and challenges for integrating NbS at various governance scales i.e urban local bodies (ULBs); to study best practices, their applicability and contextualization towards specific identified opportunities and challenges; Read More

The recent trend shows that the number of persons living in urban areas will continue to grow faster than the population in rural areas due to migration and increasing urbanization. Furthermore, due to fast urbanization, cities will be impacted by UHIE.

The objective of the study is to carry out the surface-level Urban Heat Island, with the primary goal being to map the current hotspots around Tamil Nadu. This will allow for the preparation of an appropriate Urban Heat Island Effect mitigation plan.

This study is done in collaboration with UNEP and CEPT University.[/read]

Low Emission Zoning is a city planning strategy that tackles the rising concerns of air pollution and climate change. The aim is to improve the air quality, lower the city’s carbon footprint and address climate change, and improve the overall well-being of residents.  The State Planning Commission in association with Read More

GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), an organization funded by the German government has provided the TOSCA tool to the State Land Use Research Board. This tool is designed to facilitate research for urban planning and analysis. TOSCO helps to assist in software applications, guidelines, data sets, and methodologies to assist city planners, policymakers, and stakeholders in making informed decisions for sustainable urban development.