Climate Change

The risks posed by climate change are no longer distant. Many countries have already started experiencing extreme climate events due to global warming.

Around 40% of India’s population will live in cities by 2036, according to government projections, but climate change is already exposing these urban areas to extreme water and heat stress. At present, more than 40 Indian cities are listed in the world’s 100 most vulnerable cities to environmental and climate-related events (Verisk Maplecroft 2021).

The earth is heating up!

The world has already warmed to over 1°C above pre-industrial levels, largely due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal. This is causing ever-increasing rates of climate-related events such as floods, droughts, and wildfires.

Flash drought is a critical sub-seasonal phenomenon characterized by a period of rapid drought intensification. It exhibits multifaceted challenges to agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and the human environment.

Over the last five decades, rapid increase in urbanisation has led to the deterioration of ecosystem health.

As La Nina makes an appearance for the second time in a row and meteorologists expect an intense winter, North India can expect to see prolonged spells of pollution over the coming months.

More than 80% cent Indians live in climate-vulnerable districts, according to a recently released report ‘

After heavy rains, four major rivers change course in Uttarakhand

The UN in India commemorated the 76th year of its founding with a celebration of climate action in India, highlighting its enduring partnership with the Government and the people of India.