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Research suggests that the Global South will suffer the most from climate change, and South Asia will be one of the hardest-hit regions. Analyse.
Countries across the world dare are showing vulnerabilities to climate change, especially in the Global South as most of these countries are less developed and resource deficient. Moreover, in these countries, urban development is frequently informal, thereby creating sprawling, unplanned urban areaRead more
Countries across the world dare are showing vulnerabilities to climate change, especially in the Global South as most of these countries are less developed and resource deficient. Moreover, in these countries, urban development is frequently informal, thereby creating sprawling, unplanned urban areas that suffer from a relative lack of adaptive capacity.
South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate shocks. More than half of all South Asians, or 750 million people in the 8 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were affected by one or more climate-related disasters in the last two decades. As per the IPCC Report 2022, the impacts of climate change could result in a loss of 2% of GDP in South Asian countries by 2050.
South Asia is expected to be one of the hardest hit regions due to the impact of climate change because of the following reasons:
Therefore, the Global South, especially South Asia, which houses a significant population of the world, needs to develop stronger social safety nets and climate-resilient development pathways. Global-level collaboration is required to mitigate the effects of climate change, as developed countries of the North are historically responsible for climate-change induced crises.
See lessWhat do you understand by the idea of climate reparations? Discuss the need to implement this idea in the current context. Also, highlight the challenges you foresee in its implementation.
Climate reparations refer to a call for money to be paid by the Global North to the Global South as a means of addressing historical contributions that the developed countries have made and continue to make towards climate change. For instance, since 1750, the US and EU account for 47 percent of allRead more
Climate reparations refer to a call for money to be paid by the Global North to the Global South as a means of addressing historical contributions that the developed countries have made and continue to make towards climate change. For instance, since 1750, the US and EU account for 47 percent of all emissions in the world. Further, after COP26, campaigns across the globe “for climate reparation and justice” took momentum.
The need for climate reparations:
Challenges in the implementation of climate reparations:
Denmark is the only rich country that has stepped up with the funding for the problems of “loss and damage due to climate-related disasters. Increasing the transfer of finance from the Global North to the Global South is an important component of limiting devastation and progressing toward climate justice.
See lessHow does climate change exacerbate the challenges that India faces in eliminating hunger and malnutrition? Discuss in the context of India's commitment to achieve zero hunger by 2030.
India has been ranked 107 out of 121 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2022 and the NFHS-5 also highlights the continued prevalence of stunting (35.5%), wasting (19.3%), and underweight (32.1%) among Indian children. The existing challenges of food availability, accessibility, affordability and fRead more
India has been ranked 107 out of 121 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2022 and the NFHS-5 also highlights the continued prevalence of stunting (35.5%), wasting (19.3%), and underweight (32.1%) among Indian children. The existing challenges of food availability, accessibility, affordability and food & nutritional security that India faces in eliminating hunger and malnutrition further gets exacerbated due to climate change as given below:
Given India’s commitment to achieve zero hunger by 2030, it is imperative that factors contributing to climate change are addressed at the national and international levels while following the principles of climate justice. Also, it is necessary to promote Climate Smart Agriculture, which can play a key role in transforming and reorienting agricultural systems to support food security.
See lessWhat are Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)? Discuss the reasons behind their occurrence and their impact on the Indian subcontinent.
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage. It is interplay between demand thatRead more
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage. It is interplay between demand that people place on natural supply of water and natural events that provide the water in a given geographical region. The more the imbalance in supply the higher the drought. Risks posed by droughts
Risk reduction measures to combat droughts
With a growing population globally, water will become scarce and drought management and taking preventive measures to mitigate the conditions which force droughts from present time will lead to sustainability. Answer: A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage. It is interplay between demand that people place on natural supply of water and natural events that provide the water in a given geographical region. The more the imbalance in supply the higher the drought. Risks posed by droughts
Risk reduction measures to combat droughts
With a growing population globally, water will become scarce and drought management and taking preventive measures to mitigate the conditions which force droughts from present time will lead to sustainability.
See lessWhat are Urban Heat Islands? Identifying the reasons behind their creation, discuss the measures which can help counter them.
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun's heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies. Urban areas, where these structures areRead more
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies. Urban areas, where these structures are highly concentrated and greenery is limited, become “islands” of higher temperatures relative to outlying areas. It increases the demand for energy, leads to increased greenhouse gases emissions, discomforts human health and even affects the health of flora and funa.
The major factors responsible for UHI
Measures that can be taken to countering UHIS:
Activities to reduce heat islands range from voluntary initiatives, such as cool pavement demonstration projects, to policy actions, such as requiring cool roofs via building codes. Most mitigation activities have multiple benefits, including cleaner air, improved human health and comfort, reduced energy costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Heat island mitigation can also help cities reduce the impacts of climate change.
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