Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
India submitted its revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for the 2031-2035 period to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 24 April 2026. The Union...
Phantom ocean gas leak is a term used for methane release from sunlit marine surface waters, where marine bacteria can produce methane when phosphate is scarce. Methane is...
East Antarctica experienced an extreme winter warming event in July and August 2024, with temperatures rising by up to 28°C above average for more than two weeks. The...
North American wildfires are occurring over longer periods, beginning earlier in the year, and continuing into night-time hours. Research published in 2026 has linked these changes to rising...
Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of heatwaves, El Niño events, and extreme weather worldwide. Recent data show a significant rise in global average temperatures linked...
The Bakarwal nomadic tribe of Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing severe disruption in its traditional migration due to climate change. Between 20% and 30% of families have abandoned...
Rising global temperatures are increasing the frequency of extreme heatwaves, some of which may become non-survivable for humans. Scientists have highlighted the role of wet-bulb temperature—a measure combining...
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning India and Bangladesh, is showing decline in its resilience to environmental stresses. A recent study covering 2000 to 2024 reveals...
Recent research has challenged the traditional view that mountain birds migrate primarily to escape warmer temperatures. A global study involving 34 mountain regions found that many birds do...
In the 2025-26 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear power capacity from 8.18 GW to 100 GW by 2047. This is backed...
