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November 6, 2022
Protecting children from climate change impact not child's play
In 2020, 559 million children were affected by four to five heatwaves a year; numbers could increase four-fold by 2050, as per a report by UNICEF
Heat-related mortality is four times higher among children under 1 year of age than in persons aged 1–44 years (Image: Taqver, Wikimedia Commons)
August 11, 2022
India’s rivers in trouble due to high fertilizer load and heavy monsoons
This could lead to water quality crisis reinforcing the need for basin-specific management strategies
Around the world, more than a fifth of nitrogen released by human activity ends up in aquatic ecosystems (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
July 29, 2022
Carbon removal using ‘blue carbon’ habitats “uncertain and unreliable”
New study from the University of East Anglia challenges the widely held view that restoring areas such as mangroves, saltmarsh and seagrass can remove large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere
Mediterranean seagrass (Image: David Luquet, CNRS-Sorbonne University)
July 10, 2022
Slow onset climate-induced disasters leaving migrants at greater risk of human trafficking
People in India fleeing disasters like drought more likely to have experienced trafficking or modern slavery than those fleeing floods or cyclones
The country's climate change assessment suggests things are only going to get worse (Image: Saurav Karmakar, India Water Portal Flickr)
July 8, 2022
Warming waters will lead to gasping rivers in India
Indian rivers are experiencing rising temperatures, which can lower the oxygen carrying capacity of their waters and spell doom for living organisms, small and large living in the waters.
The Karamana river in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala (Image Source: India Water Portal)
June 15, 2022
Damned by pollution, doomed by beautification
The River Front Development project planned by the PMC is nothing but a cosmetic makeover for the already choked Mula Mutha river in Pune, argues Dr Gurudas Nulkar while speaking to the India Water Portal.
The highly polluted and encroached Mula Mutha river in Pune (Image: Alexey Komarov via Wikimedia Commons)
Climate change and community resilience: Insights from South Asia
This book by ICIMOD and SANDEE draws on stories from seven countries in South Asia to highlight how communities are building resilience to climate change.
ICIMOD
SANDEE
Posted on 15 Dec, 2021 04:06 AM

The risks posed by climate change are no longer distant. Many countries have already started experiencing extreme climate events due to global warming.
Joining hands to cope with climate change (Image Source: Usha Dewani Das)
Urban green finance: Case of Hyderabad and Kolkata
Urban green finance flows require the integration of both vertical and horizontal levels of governance
Shreyans Jain
Rajashree Padmanabhi
Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance
Posted on 08 Dec, 2021 12:29 PM

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.
The pandemic has amplified the need to undertake sustainable activities at the city level (Image: CCFLA)
Leaving no one behind!
Will it be possible to ensure equity and justice while balancing climate action goals with economic progress?
Maria Clara Pinheiro
Maya Chandrasekaran
Vidushi Kamani
Posted on 06 Dec, 2021 10:34 PM

The earth is heating up!
Taking everyone along while achieving a balance between economic growth and climate goals is crucial (Image Source: Good Energies)
Coal dependency and just transition prospects
Study looks at complex and multifaceted social concerns associated with a coal phase-out
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Climate Investment Funds
Posted on 25 Nov, 2021 05:44 PM

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.
Work in progress in the coal mines in eastern India (Image: India Water Portal)
Will flash droughts affect India?
Flash droughts in India pose challenges for water management during the summer monsoon
Jordan I Christian
Jeffrey B Basara
Eric D Hunt
Jason A Otkin
Jason C Furtado
Vimal Mishra
Xiangming Xiao
Robb M Randall
Posted on 25 Nov, 2021 01:25 PM

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.

Flash drought is sometimes also defined as a rapidly developing drought event. (Image: Pushkar RV)
Sustainable solutions for urban areas
Interactive toolkit for urban ecosystem management
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
Posted on 11 Nov, 2021 07:37 PM

Over the last five decades, rapid increase in urbanisation has led to the deterioration of ecosystem health.
Climate change and severe weather conditions are overwhelming most towns and cities (Image: Parminder Jassal, pxhere)
Peak stubble burning to worsen air quality in North India
Chilly winters due to La Nina may lead to more air pollution
Climate Trends
Posted on 05 Nov, 2021 09:21 PM

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.
A farmer burning crop residue in his farm to prepare the farm for monsoon crop (Image: Abhiriksh, Wikimedia Commons)
Improving access to climate finance critical
India must collaborate with other countries to create a Global Resilience Reserve Fund to act as insurance against climate shocks: CEEW study.
Abinash Mohanty
Shreya Wadhawan
Council on Energy
Council on Energy Environment and Water
Posted on 04 Nov, 2021 10:32 AM

More than 80% cent Indians live in climate-vulnerable districts, according to a recently released report ‘
Bihar floods of 2008 (Image: M Asokan, Public Resource.org)
Four major rivers in Uttarakhand change course after heavy rains
News this fortnight
Swati Bansal
Posted on 02 Nov, 2021 02:06 PM

After heavy rains, four major rivers change course in Uttarakhand
A river in Uttarakhand (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)
Celebrating climate action
The UN in India brings together youth climate champions and policymakers to showcase green solutions pioneered by young Indians
United Nations
Posted on 26 Oct, 2021 12:18 PM

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.
Commemorating 76 years of the founding of the United Nations with a celebration of climate action in India (Image: PxFuel)
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