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Millions of jobs in circular economy for Global South

Sustmeme

The transition to a circular economy could lead to the creation of millions of green and valuable jobs worldwide. However, a new report reveals a lack of research happening in developing countries, in the Global South, where the vast majority of these employment prospects in waste management and recycling are actually going to be located.
The use, re-use and recycling of products helps combat climate change, which is especially important to the many vulnerable nations and island states in the Global South. To be truly sustainable, though, this development shift must be founded on informed policies that promote both social and environmental benefits, fairly and affordably.

Decarbonising the iron and steel sector: China, India and the US

Climate Action Tracker

Iron and steel production currently contribute around 7-8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, so decarbonising this sector is fundamental to reaching net zero and meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit. Traditionally seen as a “hard-to-abate” industry, the steel sector now has viable pathways to decarbonisation, driven by recent

World’s rivers drying up: World Meteorological Organization issues stark climate warning

Euro News

Last year was the driest year for global rivers in 33 years, warns a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). According to the State of Global Water Resources report, the past five years have seen below-normal conditions for river flows and reservoir inflows worldwide, increasing stress on global water supplies.
The annual report paints the big picture of the world’s water cycle, from extreme floods to extreme droughts, from rivers and reservoirs to glaciers and groundwater.

Climate Change and Indian Farmers: Strategies for Resilience

Krishi Bazaar

India’s agriculture, deeply tied to the monsoons and other natural phenomena, is one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasing occurrences of extreme weather events threaten food security, livelihoods, and the overall economy. Farmers, who form the backbone of the country’s agrarian society, are bearing the brunt of these changes.

This blog explores the challenges posed by climate change and strategies that can help Indian farmers build resilience.

Can We Tackle Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time?

Timothy Clay

Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health, and even cultural values all stem from our natural surroundings. As a result, climate change has emerged as the most significant challenge of our lifetime and is fast becoming the new paradigm for global development.

Governments, multilateral banks, and other major development actors have all stepped up financial commitments for climate change. However, many of these commitments still miss a key ingredient — a distinct focus on the poor and vulnerable.

Migrant workers in Bengaluru struggle to survive amid the rubble of climate change

Shradha Triveni

Bengaluru’s migrant workers — constituting about 20 per cent of its population — bear the brunt of climate change, pushing them to balance between their dignity and livelihood.

India calls out developed countries over stalled progress on climate issues at COP29

Puja Das

At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate conference in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, India expressed dissatisfaction with the insistence of developed countries to expand the scope of the Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) from what was agreed upon in the past.
This follows India’s call for grant-based long-term climate finance in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). India, on behalf of like-minded developing countries, said that developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least $1.3 trillion every year in NCQG till 2030.

Climate Change Poses Dire Health and Human Rights Risks

Chris Beyrer

Climate change has not traditionally been seen as a health and human rights concern — but that may be changing following recent high-profile court cases. On April 9, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women who claimed the government’s inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heatwaves. And in India, the Supreme Court on April 6 recognised a right against the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct fundamental right in the Constitution.

Rethinking Climate Action: Building Resilience in India Amidst Growing Vulnerabilities

Anjana Devi

Exploring India’s climate financing policies, this blog highlights the urgent need for resilience and adaptation strategies in response to increasing climate vulnerabilities and extreme weather events.

Climate financing policies across the globe, including India, prioritised investments in mitigation in sectors such as agriculture, waste management, renewable energy, and low-carbon transport with the long-term goal of reducing carbon emissions. Consequently, the inception of climate-resilient infrastructure and adaptation strategies were at the bottom of the list of policy priorities.

Climate Change Tracker: 75% of India’s Districts Vulnerable to Extreme Climate Events

Bibek Bhattacharya

According to a new study, nearly all of India is vulnerable to increases in extreme climate events like cyclones, droughts, floods and heatwaves.

As the world marked five years of the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change, it also provided for an opportunity to take stock. Over the past five years, our knowledge of the exact nature of the risks of climate change impacts, as well as the opportunities to mitigate against them, have become more refined. This week’s column takes a look at one such report that came out around that date, focusing on India’s climate change challenges.

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