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Climate Change
IPCC releases second part of sixth assessment report, calls for Climate Resilient Development
Posted on 02 Mar, 2022 02:55 PMClimate change will harm India's economy: IPCC
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Indigenous food systems - in peril!
Posted on 20 Feb, 2022 11:46 AMWhile food systems globally are struggling to meet the nutritional needs of the growing populations, these have put a strain on land, water, soil, resources leading to a renewed interest in sustainable food systems. These, derived from sustainable cultures and ecosystems are often known to be accessible, affordable, safe, healthy and promote environmental stability.
![Indigenous food systems, in peril! (Image Source: Usha Dewani)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-02/Aila_0.jpg?itok=4BBjl0eE)
Enabling a just transition in India’s coal district of Korba
Posted on 16 Feb, 2022 08:45 PMThe International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), Delhi based environment think tank, released one of the most comprehensive studies to understand what a just energy transition will mean and entail for India's top coal and power districts in the coming years.
![Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-02/korba.jpg?itok=EihatCRu)
Collaboration and collective impact - for just and sustainable climate action
Posted on 13 Feb, 2022 04:48 AMThe climate crisis is everyone's crisis and solutions are multidimensional. Different players need to embrace the inter-connected, dynamic, and emergent nature of our systems.
![Collective action to tackle climate change (Image Source: Usha Dewani)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-02/Aila.jpg?itok=4CVlTAwb)
87% of India's districts vulnerable to droughts: IMD
Posted on 10 Feb, 2022 06:31 PMIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently come up with a ‘Climate hazards and vulnerability atlas of India’ which provides districts maps on hazard events and vulnerability for all the calendar months and at annual scale in India.
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Combining nature, wisdom and science - to tackle climate change
Posted on 01 Feb, 2022 12:37 PMToday, rapid industrialisation, economic growth and migration to urban areas have changed how we relate to nature. The interconnection is now clearly exploitative.
![Combining nature, wisdom and science to cope with climate change (Image Source: Pankaj Oudhia via Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-02/mahua.jpg?itok=468MO-7G)
A ready reckoner on emissions
Posted on 25 Jan, 2022 10:18 PMA detailed air emission inventory with a comprehensive list of pollutants within a pre-defined geographical area is beneficial for developing clean air action plans. It can also be used to test the effectiveness of pilot interventions towards air quality abatement.
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Tools and opportunities for climate action
Posted on 24 Jan, 2022 08:34 PMThe threat of climate change is real
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Planning ahead: How the CRISP-M tool advances early climate action
Posted on 24 Jan, 2022 07:45 PMA new digital tool combining scientific climate risk information with local and traditional knowledge is helping communities in India manage climate risks more effectively.
![After a successful pilot, the CRISP-M tool is planned to roll out in two districts and seven states in India (Image: CRISP-M animation)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-01/lead.jpg?itok=AFcLagOy)
National and international frameworks vital for implementing nature-based solutions
Posted on 23 Jan, 2022 02:33 PMNature‐based solutions (NbS) are a relatively new concept and consist of a range of measures that address various societal challenges, including climate change, natural disasters, food security, human health, water security, and economic and social development, by
![Mangrove ecosystem (Image: Sigit Deni Sasmito/CIFOR)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2022-01/mangrove-cifor.jpg?itok=FjrfFvV3)