MCAP silent on project’s impact on coast: Environmentalists

WHILE THE BMC recently unveiled Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) warned about flood risks to the city due to rise in the sea level, the civic body has not mentioned the Coastal Road project that was termed ‘maladaptive’ in latest assessment report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Last month, the IPCC’s sixth assessment report on climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities, and adaptation options was released. It had called the coastal road project ‘maladaptive’ (not adjusting adequately to the environment or situation) stating that the project aimed at reducing flood risk and protecting against sea-level rise will potentially cause damages to intertidal fauna and flora and local fishing livelihoods.