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Climate Action Month 2024

Climate Action Month 2024 was an incredible success, reaching over 20,000 individuals, including students and the general public. Throughout August, a series of engaging events took place across schools, colleges, public parks, and other venues. These events creatively conveyed the urgent message of climate change through a variety of artistic expressions, such as music performances, mime acts, flash mobs, and puppetry. The month served as a powerful platform for raising awareness and inspiring action on climate issues.

A breath of fresh air: Supreme Court's verdict propels climate justice to the forefront in India

Wed, 03/07/2024 - 10:59

All thanks to the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Supreme Court of India has given climate justice the much-needed spotlight it deserves.

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Climate Change - Protect mangroves

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 09:47

Mangrove ecosystems provide invaluable services such as coastal disaster risk reduction, carbon storage, and support for fisheries. Their loss would be detrimental to both nature and people worldwide. #ProtectMangroves. #ActOnClimate

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Climate Change - Increase in migration

Thu, 30/05/2024 - 09:52

According to the #WorldMigrationReport2024 released by UN Migration, more than 216 million people across six continents will be forced to move within their countries by 2050 primarily due to #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate

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Climate Change - Increase in asthma cases

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:45

There is a clear connection between #ClimateChange-induced extreme weather events and a surge in asthma cases, leading to heightened asthma exacerbations, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and mortality rates. #ActOnClimate

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World Biodiversity Day 2024

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 09:43

#Biodiversity is absolutely vital for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. However loss of biodiversity can jeopardize health & ecosystems and escalate zoonotic diseases, Each one of us needs to #BePartOfThePlan to #ProtectBiodiversity.

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Climate Change - Impact on Indian Agriculture

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:13

A University of East Anglia study shows India’s agricultural land exposure to drought would reduce by 21% if the global warming threshold of 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temp. is met. This will further reduce economic damage due to riverine flooding & exposure to drought.

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Baseline Study on Climate Literacy Among Students, Youth and Policy Makers in Tamil Nadu

CAG conducted a baseline study for the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, to understand climate literacy. The findings suggest that we need to intensify our efforts to familiarise students and people with the science behind climate change.

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