ADVERSE CLIMATIC EVENTS
Economic benefits of investing in WASH for corporates
A noteworthy fact in the CSR spends of the past 5 years is the growing emphasis on healthcare, WASH and environment sustainability (JICA Report). This bodes well for achieving India’s net zero goals by 2070.
80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report
According to the report, nearly 43 per cent of the surveyed farmers lost at least half of their standing crops. Rice, vegetables, and pulses were particularly affected by uneven rainfall. In the northern states, paddy fields often remain submerged for more than a week, destroying newly planted seedlings.
Crisis in the fields: Experts say long-term solutions only way for agriculture sector to survive heatwave
Heatwaves in north India are impacting agriculture, causing heat stress in crops and reducing yields.
Groundwater to get over 3 deg C warmer by century's end, threatening safety: study
Groundwater is projected to warm by 2-3.5 degrees Celsius before the turn of this century, potentially risking water quality and safety, apart from threatening ecosystems depending on the resource, a new research has found. The "world's first global groundwater temperature model" predicted the highest warming rates in Central Russia, Northern China and parts of North America, and the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Sweltering heat, flash floods, 'disappearing' spring season - India's weather story so far in 2024
Extreme weather events in the first five months of 2024 in north India have caused deaths, floods, and landslides in the northeast, with a spring season that may soon disappear from the calendar.
Say goodbye to potatoes being as cheap as chips
Europeans eat among the highest quantity of potatoes per capita of any region in the world — about 90 kilograms on average a year.
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India and Germany fighting climate change together as they are facing challenging weather patterns, says Germany Consul General
India and Germany collaborate to address climate change effects, emphasizing the need for sustainable food systems. The Green and Sustainable Development Partnership focuses on aligning with the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement to combat climate challenges.
Climate change poses challenges for monetary policy, says RBI report
Global average temperatures are on a rise, with accompanying increase in extreme weather events (EWE), and the economic and social impact of global warming is becoming increasingly evident, said RBI's Monetary Policy Report - April 2024.
India better prepared than Pakistan to handle climate shocks in wheat crop: Agri scientists
One of the reasons behind Pakistan still being dependent on imports to meet domestic requirements is its failure to develop indigenous varieties of climate-resilient seeds.
Study reveals dire health risks for pregnant women in India amid climate change
A recent government-backed study in India highlights the escalating health risks faced by pregnant women due to climate change. Rising temperatures are projected to increase the incidence of preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and pre-eclampsia among pregnant women. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate these effects, including gender-sensitive measures in State Action Plans for Climate Change and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
Here's how an all-women Nepali team chose to draw attention towards climate change
The expedition by Nepali women activists to Mt. Everest's base camp on International Women's Day highlights the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. Organized by the Sath Sathai Foundation, the event aimed to raise awareness and advocate for conservation and climate justice. The activists issued a declaration emphasizing the need for local initiatives, women's participation, and international partnerships. Their journey underscores the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges posed by climate change.
RBI Governor not creating any space for a rate cut soon: Abheek Barua
Contrary to expectations, the RBI policy did not allow for a rate cut or explicit liquidity measures. The Governor presented a Goldilocks scenario, assuring the bond market of government spending and comfortable liquidity. However, the growth and inflation combination does not leave room for a rate cut in the near future.
UN economic forecast cites conflicts, sluggish trade, high interest and climate disasters
The United Nations has released a cautious global economic outlook for 2024, citing challenges such as escalating conflicts, slow global trade, high interest rates, and increasing climate disasters. The flagship economic report projects a global economic growth slowdown to 2.4% in 2024, down from an estimated 2.7% in 2023, still below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 3% in 2020.
EL Nino may adversely impact rabi crops: S&P Global
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOOA) climate prediction center has said that there are chances of “Super El Nino” which may cause winter to be drier affecting the wheat crop, said Elvis Kurian John, associate pricing editor, agriculture, S&P Global Commodity Insights.
UN Climate talks embrace first-ever 'Health Day' amidst urgent calls to tackle global warming's health impact
Preceding the UN climate talks, heightened focus emerges on global warming's health impact. The WHO highlights extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases as critical threats. Urgency surrounds limiting global warming within the Paris Agreement's bounds to avert catastrophic health crises. Vulnerability spans across demographics, with plans for a first-ever 'health day' at COP28. Rising heat-related deaths, severe air pollution effects, and escalating infectious diseases underpin concerns.
Hurricane Otis: How did the hurricane gain strength so fast? Here’s what happened
The unexpected surge in Hurricane Otis made it the second fastest-intensifying hurricane in recent history, as documented by the National Hurricane Center.
More multiyear La Nina events to occur under global warming, new research says
More multiyear La Nina events are expected under continued global warming, new research published in the journal Nature said. Multiyear La Nina events, or a La Nina event prevailing for two or more consecutive years, are known to exert prolonged and aggregated impacts, such as increased wildfires, flooding, and altered patterns of hurricanes, cyclones, and monsoons.
How India can equip its cities to deal with extreme rainfall events
The ongoing floods in Delhi show how heavy rainfall in the mountain areas can impact cities downstream. Several studies across cities have revealed that urban floods are caused by a combination of bad urban planning and weak urban governance.
India, France to engage with like-minded nations to bolster talks for legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution
India and France will constructively engage other like-minded countries to strengthen the negotiations for an international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, pursuant to a United Nations Environment Assembly resolution.
El Nino likely to hit rabi crops: Top weather forecasters
Winter rainfall is crucial for key rabi crops like wheat, chana and mustard. El Nino, an ocean-warming weather pattern that occurs every 2 to 7 years, was expected to impact the monsoon rainfall in the second half of this season. However, now it looks like El Nino forming earlier than initially expected.
Read the tea leaves: Climate change taking toll on Darjeeling tea gardens and workers
Varsha*, a 34-year-old tea garden worker, doesn't have a string of degrees, isn't privy to decision making in the estate but knows only too well why day to day life has become so difficult. She suffers from breathing difficulties, eczema on her hands and feet, and persistent heaviness in her chest. Despite her many struggles, she perseveres at her job of picking tea leaves.
India, world’s top rice exporter, confronts everything from conflict to climate
Besides the uncertainty on monsoons and the El Nino threat this year, it is pesticide issues and payment hassles with Iran that is acting up for India’s rice trade. Can this amount to more serious repercussions for India in the future?
India's cost of adapting to climate change needs seen at $1 trillion by 2030, says report
India may spend $1.05tn by 2030 to make various industries climate resilient, according to the Reserve Bank of India. The bank’s report suggested green financing requirements may be at least 2.5% of GDP, while emphasising the importance of a sector-specific approach to mitigating climate risk. The report also warned that, ahead of the implementation of green capital regulation, bad loans in the banking system needed to be reduced to head off potential financial risk.
India to host event at UN on Gandhian thought and philosophy
According to the UN's website, the meeting will discuss examples of how sustainable lifestyles can be promoted to combat the adverse effects of climate and environmental degradation and how the fundamental values of pluralism, democracy and rule of law can be strengthened to build peaceful and inclusive societies.
Extreme change in the air? Interest in climate resilience is growing among businesses
By April-end, more than two-thirds of India were reeling from a heatwave. At 15, the number of cyclonic disturbances in 2022 was higher than the average of 11, while the number of deaths due to extreme weather events was close to 2,300, higher than the previous two years. This year is unlikely to provide respite, particularly from the heat.
After COP27, all signs point to world blowing past the 1.5 degrees global warming limit - here's what we can still do about it
Attempts at the climate talks to get all countries to agree to phase out coal, oil, natural gas and all fossil fuel subsidies failed. And countries have done little to strengthen their commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the past year.
COP27: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?
The fund will initially draw on contributions from developed countries and other private and public sources, such as international financial institutions, with an option for other major economies to join down the line.
How green is my green?
A radical and hastened approach towards going green and clean may not work – especially when it is the question of livelihoods. Can a group be expected to worry about the future if its present is under jeopardy? Besides, efforts towards going green cost money upfront. Stakeholders in poor nations may not have the same wherewithal to make this transition easily.
Assam, Andhra, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra most vulnerable to adverse climate events, says study
Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka and Maharashtra are most vulnerable to adverse climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones in India, according to a report by a Delhi-based think tank.
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