Tag: Climate Change
India’s Climate Change Strategy: Challenges, Actions, and Adaptation Priorities
The impacts of climate change are visible across sectors like biodiversity and forests; agriculture; water resources; coastal and marine ecosystems;…
Climate Change is Drastically Impacting Children’s Education, Latest UNESCO Report Reveals
Climate stressors like heat, wildfires, floods, and rising sea levels are undermining education and could reverse recent gains, according to the Global Education Monitoring Report.
Groundwater Temperature Could Rise by 3.5°C, Become Undrinkable for Billions
A global study has revealed that shallow groundwater temperatures are projected to increase by an average of 2.1 to 3.5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century.
India and Bhutan Collaborate on Environment and Climate Change Initiatives
India and Bhutan have pledged to collaborate on various environmental and climate change issues.
Implementing Punjab’s Climate Change Plan Requires Collaborative Effort
The Punjab government has finalized its ‘State Action Plan on Climate Change 2.0’, a significant step towards addressing the multifaceted climate challenges the state faces.
Climate Risks Projected to Affect Fish Biomass Around the World’s Oceans, FAO Report Says
New projections highlight potential climate risks to exploitable fish biomass for nearly all regions of the world’s oceans, including top producer countries and those with high reliance on aquatic foods, according to a report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Government Plans Climate-Resilient Farming in 50,000 Villages
The Union government is gearing up to unveil an ambitious framework aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture across 50,000 villages in climatically vulnerable districts.
Supreme Court Recognizes Right Against Climate Change as Fundamental Human Right
The Supreme Court of India has acknowledged the right against the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution.
Antarctic Ice Shelves Hide a Big Secret That Threatens Our Coasts
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered that Antarctic ice shelves contain significantly more meltwater than previously estimated.
Biodiversity-Friendly Agriculture in India
Resilient and sustainable agriculture relies on thriving, biodiversity-friendly farming.
Delhi Rain Chaos: Union Environment Minister Blames Plastic Waste, Criticizes Local Government’s Inaction
Delhi faced severe waterlogging following torrential rains on Friday morning, which saw the city submerged in chaos.
Heatwave in India: Over 100 Killed, 40,000 Suffer from Heatstroke
This summer, India is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has claimed the lives of over 100 people and resulted in more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases.
Climate Change Fuels the Spread and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 is spreading among animals at an unprecedented rate.
Climate Change Threatens Haj Pilgrimage as Hundreds Perish in Extreme Heat
As nearly 2 million Muslims conclude the haj pilgrimage this week, extreme heat has tragically taken the lives of hundreds who began their journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Health Professionals Meet to Further Climate Change and Health Agenda
A significant assembly of health leaders, professionals, and their respective associations, institutions, and schools took place in Geneva on June 10 to deliberate on the contributions of the health sector to the climate change and health agenda.
GBEP Bioenergy Week: FAO Highlights Sustainability in Bioenergy for Climate Goals and SDGs
The 11th Bioenergy Week organized by the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) commenced today at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters.
Oceans are Changing: NASA Graphic Reveals Accelerating Global Sea Level Rise
As various regions around the world, including India, endure severe heatwaves exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, the oceans are experiencing significant changes as well.
Earth in Crisis Mode: Every Month in 2024 Hottest on Record
As parts of India continue to suffer from a severe heatwave in June, following on from last month, NASA scientists have revealed that May 2024 was the hottest May on record.
Climate Change Funding Talks Deadlocked Ahead of COP29 Summit
As the world gears up for the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan this November, negotiations on global climate finance remain at an impasse.
India Ranks 176th in 2024 Environment Performance Index
India, the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, has been ranked 176th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI).
Highway to ‘Climate Hell’: The Implications of Breaching the 1.5 Degree Celsius Warming Threshold
May 2024 was the warmest May on record, continuing a disturbing trend observed over the past 12 months, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
Why India Didn’t Have the ‘Climate Election’ It Needed, Even Amid a Lethal Heatwave
The recent Indian election resulted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi being re-elected for a third consecutive term.
World Environment Day Turns Global Gaze Towards Land Restoration
The 51st edition of World Environment Day marked a record-breaking success, featuring an unprecedented 3,854 official events and tens of millions of online engagements.
Debunking Eight Common Myths About Climate Change
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming, with extreme heat affecting nearly every continent. April 2023 marked the 11th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures.
Crisis in the Fields: Long-Term Solutions Crucial for Agriculture’s Survival Amid Heatwave
The intense heatwave sweeping across north India has confined many to their homes, but agriculture remains vulnerable to this extreme weather phenomenon.
Climate Change Shaping Assam’s Agriculture Yield
Assam, a state highly susceptible to climate change impacts, is witnessing significant fluctuations in its agricultural production.
New Innovative Crops Could Significantly Reduce Agriculture’s Climate Change Impact and Environmental Footprint
As the global population approaches 10 billion, the dependence on fertilizers to sustain agricultural production has become crucial but environmentally challenging.
Heatwaves and Cyclones: India’s Tryst with Climate Change
On May 25, climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll shared a revealing satellite image of India on social media, capturing the simultaneous impacts of climate change.
NGT Directs Environment Ministry to Form Committee for Assam-Nagaland Border Forest Survey
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to establish a three-member committee.