As per the decision of CSI synod Ecological Concerns Committee which met on 27-5-2008, an eco-leadership training programme was held from 21st to 22nd August 2008 at CSI Centre, Chennai. The Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel, Chairman of CSI Synod Ecological Committee presided over the meeting. Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, welcomed the guests and the participants. The Most Rev. Dr. Christopher Asir, Deputy Moderator of CSI inaugurated meeting. Mr. G Balachandran, international trainer took classes on following topics : Seven year ecological programme introduced by UN-ARC, How to organize a programme?, How to raise funds? and SWOT Analysis.
