11 January 2024 | Sharfaa Hussain, Ejaz Hussain, Pallavi Saxena, Ashish Sharma, Pooja Thathola and Saurabh Sonwani
The article "Navigating the Impact of Climate Change in India: A Perspective on Climate Action (SDG13) and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11)" by Sharfaa Hussain et al. examines the profound impacts of climate change on India's environment, socio-economy, and urban landscapes. India ranks seventh among the most affected countries by extreme weather events, with significant human and economic losses. The country faces severe air pollution, particularly in metropolitan cities, and is the most populous nation, contributing to increased resource consumption. To address these challenges, the article highlights the need for various climate mitigation strategies, including nature-based solutions, to support India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It discusses the interplay between air pollution and climate change, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to tackle both issues. The article also explores the impacts of climate change on different sectors, such as agriculture, health, and communities, and provides recommendations for future research and policy actions. Key findings include the vulnerability of forests and agriculture to climate change, the health risks associated with air pollution, and the need for urban transformation to enhance climate resilience. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts at all levels to achieve SDG 13 and SDG 11, ensuring sustainable development and community well-being in India.The article "Navigating the Impact of Climate Change in India: A Perspective on Climate Action (SDG13) and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11)" by Sharfaa Hussain et al. examines the profound impacts of climate change on India's environment, socio-economy, and urban landscapes. India ranks seventh among the most affected countries by extreme weather events, with significant human and economic losses. The country faces severe air pollution, particularly in metropolitan cities, and is the most populous nation, contributing to increased resource consumption. To address these challenges, the article highlights the need for various climate mitigation strategies, including nature-based solutions, to support India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It discusses the interplay between air pollution and climate change, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to tackle both issues. The article also explores the impacts of climate change on different sectors, such as agriculture, health, and communities, and provides recommendations for future research and policy actions. Key findings include the vulnerability of forests and agriculture to climate change, the health risks associated with air pollution, and the need for urban transformation to enhance climate resilience. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts at all levels to achieve SDG 13 and SDG 11, ensuring sustainable development and community well-being in India.