Typhoon Kalmaegi, a Category 3 storm, caused widespread floods and landslides in Cebu, Philippines. This disaster, following recent earthquakes, prompted a national state of calamity, highlighting the Philippines' growing vulnerability to climate-related events.
Click to View MoreKarnataka’s Jala Sanjeevini programme tackles drought by combining GIS mapping with community inputs through a mobile app. Using MGNREGA funds, it builds targeted water structures that recharge groundwater, improve soil moisture, and strengthen rural resilience—offering a scalable conservation model.
Click to View MoreExperts from India and Bangladesh are collaborating to assess climate risks and build resilience in the Meghna river basin, which supports over 50 million people, including indigenous communities. The basin faces threats from climate change, such as irregular rainfall, rising temperatures, and industrial pollution. With no existing treaty covering the Meghna river, stakeholders aim to improve data sharing and promote sustainable water management through joint research and dialogue. This effort seeks to protect ecosystems and secure livelihoods dependent on the river.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index highlights a “double burden” as 1.1 billion poor people face rising climate shocks. Nearly 80%—mostly in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa—endure floods, droughts, or heat. Despite India’s progress, gains remain fragile, demanding urgent integration of climate resilience into poverty strategies.
Click to View MoreThe Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme supports micro-irrigation techniques such as drip and sprinkler systems. It provides financial assistance to facilitate state-driven water conservation initiatives. This, in turn, enhances agricultural productivity, optimizes water usage, and increases farmer incomes.
Click to View MoreThe National Initiative on Water Security under MGNREGA mandates fund allocation by groundwater stress, institutionalizing rainwater harvesting and recharge. It provides rural employment, durable assets, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and mission synergy, fostering sustainable livelihoods and ensuring a water-secure future for India.
Click to View MoreDr. M.S. Swaminathan recognized the value of mangroves and co-founded the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems. He established Mangrove Genetic Resource Centres in nine countries, including India, to protect and restore them. Challenges include deforestation, pollution, and climate change impacts. Future steps include strengthening community participation, strict enforcement of laws, investing in scientific research.
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