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Rising Threat of Compound Climate Events Calls for Urgent Adaptation Measures

Rising Threat of Compound Climate Events Calls for Urgent Adaptation Measures

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment
New Delhi: The increasing frequency of extreme weather events worldwide has exposed critical resilience gaps as disasters now often strike in combination rather than in isolation. Scientists and climate experts warn that compound events where two or more hazards such as heatwaves and floods occur simultaneously or in rapid succession are becoming more common leading to heightened destruction and economic strain In 2022, Pakistan endured a record-breaking heatwave, swiftly followed by catastrophic monsoon rains. The extreme heat dried out the soil, reducing its ability to absorb water, which amplified flooding that submerged nearly a third of the country and displaced over 33 million people. The aftermath saw widespread disease outbreaks and a staggering $30 billion in economic losses, d...
India Prepares First-Ever National Adaptation Plan to Combat Climate Crisis

India Prepares First-Ever National Adaptation Plan to Combat Climate Crisis

Breaking News, Climate Actions
As climate-related disasters escalate, India is gearing up to launch its first-ever National Adaptation Plan (NAP) a landmark policy initiative aimed at reducing the vulnerability of communities across the country. The plan focuses on enhancing adaptive capacities and resilience at a national level, integrating climate adaptation into existing policies and development strategies. A Comprehensive Framework for Climate Resilience NAP is being developed through multi-stakeholder consultations, bringing together government bodies, scientific institutions, and disaster management experts. A crucial step in this process was a national workshop held on February 10-11 at the Integrated Centre for Adaptation to Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainability (ICARS) at IIT Roorkee’...