A University of East Anglia study shows India’s agricultural land exposure to drought would reduce by 21% if the global warming threshold of 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temp. is met. This will further reduce economic damage due to riverine flooding & exposure to drought.
CAG conducted a baseline study for the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, to understand climate literacy. The findings suggest that we need to intensify our efforts to familiarise students and people with the science behind climate change.
The recent International Labour Organization report underscores that #ClimateChange affects workers beyond just heat, causing various physical and mental health issues. Urgent action is needed to embed occupational safety and health into climate responses, ensuring safe workplaces for everyone.
Since February 2023, mass bleaching events have been documented in coral reefs across at least 54 countries & territories. This widespread phenomenon underscores the grave threat posed by rising sea temperatures to these vital ecosystems.
While individual actions matter to reduce #PlasticWaste, they alone aren't enough. Companies & governments must step up & take responsibility. Stricter policies & regulations are crucial for addressing the root causes of the plastic waste crisis. #INC4 #PlasticTreaty
A recent Nature study sheds light on the intricate impacts of #ClimateChange on marine ecosystems that affect wildlife behaviour. There is an urgent need to better understand how climate change alters ecological processes around the globe.
By employing a holistic approach that integrates advanced modeling, proactive planning & adaptive control measures, India can mitigate the impact of Climate Change on neglected tropical diseases, thereby aiding in the elimination of such diseases.
The severity of droughts, floods, reduced crop yields & the loss of biodiversity & natural capital in the #Himalayas escalates with each degree of global warming, underscoring the need for immediate #ClimateAction #SaveTheHimalayas
Climate Change negatively impacts pregnant women, necessitating stronger healthcare infrastructure to safeguard them from heat-related illnesses. Further, establishing gender-sensitive emergency shelters & hotlines in affected areas is crucial.
A recent Science Magazine study suggests that the warming avoided by planting CO2-absorbing forests could be around 15 to 30% less than previously estimated due to feedbacks such as dark trees reflecting less sunlight.
