Urban Ocean: Mumbai

Urban Ocean: Mumbai

Mumbai is India’s commercial hub and its most populous city, with a population density of 28,400 people per km², making it one of the densest megacities in the world. Rapid population growth has increased the demand for land, but with the city surrounded by the ocean...
Urban Ocean: Surat

Urban Ocean: Surat

Surat, situated on the western coast of India, rests on the banks of the Tapi river in the state of Gujarat. Recognized as a model city for waste management in India, the city collects and processes over 95% of the waste generated, with recycling gradually increasing...
Urban Ocean: Chennai

Urban Ocean: Chennai

Chennai, India, the capital of Tamil Nadu along the Bay of Bengal, has three rivers flowing into the bay, a network of canals, and numerous man-made lakes (‘erys’). However, it faces significant waste management challenges with the highest per capita waste...