climate change

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

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

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

#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.

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. 

 

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.

Delving into the environmental attitudes of college students in Tamil Nadu, our study reveals that students have a fondness for nature, a commitment to conservation, but show neutrality on key issues such as eco centric concern. Additionally, we convened a workshop involving academicians, researchers, environmentalists, and journalists to revisit the existing UGC environmental studies curriculum. The outcome report and model syllabus from this workshop serves as an addendum to the main report.

The recent International Labour Organization report underscores that #ClimateChange affects workers beyond just heat, causing various physical and mental health issues. Urgent action is needed to embed occupational safety and health into climate responses, ensuring safe workplaces for everyone.