Climate change has emerged as the most pressing issue for all the Indian
cities. Indian urban areas are already experiencing a rise in the frequency
and intensity of urban floods, cyclones and severe heat waves. The average
global temperature has breached the 1.5\u00b0C mark, higher than the
pre-industrial level making it the hottest year so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coming years could potentially be even hotter with humans experiencing extended periods of heat exceeding human tolerance. These events not only result in the loss of human lives and adverse impacts on urban well-being but also place a significant strain on municipal infrastructure and livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given that cities now accommodate more than half of the global The Paris Agreement of 2015 set the ambitious goal of limiting global The GST is a party-driven process that assesses whether nations and other However, there is a growing concern about whether these measures are India, as a representative of the Global South, is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change. Being a major emitter of greenhouse gases, India is already experiencing the adverse effects of climate change, including heatwaves, severe storms, flooding, and their harmful impacts on While previous COP meetings have primarily focused on mitigation, Given that the effects of climate change are already evident and worsening As COP28 approaches, the focus will be on presenting an overall The focus of COP28 is on tangible results and a holistic evaluation of The path forward demands a seamless integration of climate-resilient Smile Foundation, like many nonprofits, is deeply concerned about climate change for several compelling reasons. Climate change is not an isolated environmental issue, it has far-reaching impacts that affect the very communities Smile Foundation serves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Smile Foundation is concerned about climate change because it not only threatens the well-being of the communities it serves but also undermines the sustainability of its own interventions. Climate change can increase the vulnerability of marginalized populations, making it even more challenging to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Climate change has emerged as the most pressing issue for all the Indiancities. Indian urban areas are already experiencing a rise in the frequencyand intensity of urban floods, cyclones and severe heat waves. The averageglobal temperature has breached the 1.5\u00b0C mark, higher than thepre-industrial level making it the hottest year so far. The coming years […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-smile"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6842"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6842\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
population and are projected to grow demographically, our actions and
responses will significantly shape worldwide endeavours to address climate
change-related challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTaking steps after Paris Agreement 2015<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
temperature rise with the global emphasis largely on mitigation measures
aimed at reducing carbon emissions. As we look forward to the 28th
meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28)– 2023 UN Climate
Change Conference to be convened from 30 November to 12 December
2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the focus will shift towards a more holistic approach to transformative climate action, marking a
significant turning point in our fight against climate change. This approach
comes in the form of a Global Stocktake (GST), a crucial tool defined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
important stakeholders are collectively progressing toward the goals
outlined in the Paris Agreement or not. A comprehensive evaluation
process reports on the status of global climate action and support,
identifies any existing gaps, and collaboratively devises a roadmap for
solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
enough, especially when countries in the Global South are grappling with
the harsh realities of climate hazards. These hazards result from the
interaction of climate change-related events, causing severe and
consecutive occurrences that significantly impact vulnerable systems and
sectors, especially in urban settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere does India stand in Climate Change Challenges?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
education, health and livelihoods, particularly in coastal and hilly regions.
The need for both adaptation and mitigation strategies is becoming
increasingly urgent for India and other vulnerable countries to combat
these climate risks effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
adaptation is gaining prominence. This shift is driven by the principles of
climate justice and equity. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set a precedent as the first Indian city to craft a climate action plan. The Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) 2022 is a policy-driven strategy supported by scientific data. It pinpoints key vulnerabilities\u2013 urban
flooding, coastal risks, urban heat, landslides, and air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in vulnerable countries, short- to medium-term adaptation measures are of
paramount importance. Adaptation strategies help reduce vulnerability and
the harmful impacts of climate change, addressing the risks posed by
climate hazards like floods and droughts and enhancing ecosystem services
and bolstering resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
assessment of progress made in mitigation, adaptation, and the means of
implementation and assistance through the Global Stocktake. It’s crucial to
ensure a meaningful evaluation of this assessment, effectively addressing
the diverse needs of countries and regions. The adaptation strategy to
climate change must take centre stage, with a focus on improving
national-level actions, supporting policy actions, increasing administrative
co-operation, and addressing methodological challenges in adaptation
processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHolistic Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
climate-action progress. Both mitigation and adaptation need to be
adopted for closing different deliverables. Mitigation remains essential for
the long-term reduction of climate change impacts, while adaptation is the
lifeline for countries like India dealing with ongoing and recurring climate
challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
adaptation and mitigation strategies at an early planning stage. This
approach is our key to collectively achieving our climate change goals and
securing our shared future.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Smile Foundation’s stake in Climate Change Conversations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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