climate change India

India has contributed to 0.08 degrees Celsius of global warming from the 1850s to 2021 due to its emissions of key greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)

Landslides are becoming more frequent and deadly in recent years, with 2022 recording one of the highest numbers of fatalities. This phenomenon is caused by the two major factors of climate change and urban sprawl.

Nearly half of the world's countries are not protected by multi-hazard early warning systems from natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, health epidemics or extreme temperatures.

The climate crisis is causing an increase in conflicts that result in injury or death to humans and wildlife, new research shows. Scientists reveal that a warming world is increasing human-wildlife conflicts globally.

Climate change and environmental degradation increase the risk and incidence of violence against women and girls, the organization's special rapporteur on the matter, Reem Alsalem, told the United Nations, General Assembly.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released a report revealing that India was the fourth worst-hit country by natural disasters

He warned that India's food production could see a significant decline if temperatures rise beyond this limit, with rice and maize production predicted to decrease by up to 30% and 70%, respectively.

The impact of climate change on Antarctica has become increasingly apparent, particularly during the new year when birds such as the polar skua, Antarctic petrel, and snow petrel usually nest and lay eggs.

The Synthesis Report, which is the final part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report,

A recent study shows climate change has caused pre-monsoon weather activities to begin early in certain parts of India, including north Karnataka. This has led to moderate to widespread rainfall from March 13 to 18, which is expected to cause crop damage.