Butterflies & moths, sensitive to environmental changes, are vital bioindicators of ecosystem health. Their declining populations have serious implications, impacting animals like bats, birds, & insects reliant on them as a food source.
A recent study by UWA research analysed global data from 163 health studies revealing a correlation between climate-induced extremes & preterm births, and exacerbated respiratory diseases, mortality, and morbidity in all children. #ActOnClimate
Described as the most destructive migratory pests, locusts travel in swarms covering 50 to over 100 km daily. Each swarm, having tens of millions of locusts, can consume the daily food supply of thousands of people, posing a threat to the global food chain.
Migratory species play a crucial role in maintaining the world's ecosystems by pollinating plants, dispersing seeds & controlling pests. Their extinction could lead to imbalances in the ecosystem triggering #FoodInsecurity & #BiodiversityLoss.
In the intricate tapestry of India's diverse landscapes, indigenous communities emerge as custodians of an invaluable heritage. Rooted deeply in their natural surroundings, these communities have cultivated profound insights through generations of coexistence with nature. This time-honoured wisdom, passed on by word of mouth across generations, forms a complex web of knowledge encompassing the local environment, weather intricacies and the behaviours of flora and fauna.
#ClimateCrisis hits #Indian indigenous communities hard, exacerbated by modern lifestyles. They face prejudice, violence & loss of traditional ways. Real social justice involves safeguarding their rights & including them in plans and policies. #NotLeftBehind
#ClimateChange induced factors like rising temperatures, higher pollen levels, increased air pollution from sources such as wildfires, and changes in flooding patterns may worsen symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
India ranked 12th on the risk index that assesses the level of Climate Change threat faced by women employed in agricultural sectors. This calls for decision-makers & investors to target finance & investments to areas where these women are most affected.
Recent studies by Local Governments for Sustainability and Ipsos In India aimed at guiding policymakers emphasised the need for public spaces that are child-friendly and accommodate the needs of caregivers and pregnant women.
Non-conducive climatic conditions have resulted in delayed maturation of cardamom beans in Idukki. These challenges not only threaten the cardamom sector but also have implications for the livelihoods of the people involved in cardamom farming.
