NGT Zonal Bench Hosts Key Environmental Conference in Chennai

Regional Conference on Environment 2025: NGT Chennai Bench Leads Dialogue on Sustainability and Environmental Governance

The Zonal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Chennai , is hosting the Regional Conference on Environment 2025 on 6 and 7 December , bringing together legal experts, environmental specialists, administrators, academics and civil society groups. The two-day event aims to deepen institutional cooperation and promote a unified regional strategy for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Distinguished Panel and Inaugural Ceremony

The conference is being organised under the leadership of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava , with guidance from Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and other Tribunal Members. The inaugural session is led by Justice M.M. Sundresh of the Supreme Court as Chief Guest, accompanied by Justice Aravind Kumar as Special Guest and Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava as Guest of Honour. Senior officials from the Tamil Nadu government are also participating in the proceedings.

Focus Areas and Regional Environmental Priorities

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s commitment to ecological responsibility, the conference addresses pressing environmental challenges facing southern states. Discussions highlight the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, climate resilience, ecosystem protection and sustainable development models adapted to regional contexts.

Technical Sessions and Thematic Coverage

Three specialised sessions form the backbone of the programme:

• Environmental law enforcement and biodiversity conservation , chaired by Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque

• Solid and biomedical waste management , chaired by Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy

• Coastal zone management and coastal vulnerability , chaired by Justice Suraj Govindaraj

Exam Oriented Facts

• Organiser: NGT Zonal Bench, Chennai

• Dates: 6–7 December 2025

• Inaugurated by: Justice M.M. Sundresh, Supreme Court

• Three core themes: Biodiversity enforcement, Waste management, Coastal protection

• Valedictory session chaired by Justice R. Mahadevan

Collaborative Outcomes and Recognition

The event concludes with a valedictory session featuring senior legal and administrative dignitaries, followed by a prize distribution ceremony honouring individuals and institutions for outstanding environmental contributions. The conference reflects a shared commitment to advancing sustainable governance and strengthening environmental jurisprudence in the region.