United in science 2023
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Extreme Weather Events
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No assessment yet for farm sector
Effects of climate change on the country
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Regional analysis of rainfall extremes of part of Western Ghat, India
The state of Kerala in the southwestern corner of the Indian peninsula is climatically unique in many respects because of the impact of the Western Ghat Mountains. This results in a wide range of climates and the associated marked gradient in the annual total of rainfall which ranges from ~6000 mm at the crest of Western Ghat, to as low as 600 mm in the valley portion.
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Integrating climate change adaptation into development co-operation: policy guidance
While efforts to integrate climate change adaptation will be led by developing country partners, international donors have a critical role to play in supporting such efforts as well as in integrating consideration of adaptation within their own plans and activities.This policy guidance paper advices on how to facilitate the integration of adaptation within development processes.
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Climate volatility deepens poverty vulnerability in developing countries
Climate change will affect urban workers the most, according to a study modelling the effects of climate change in 16 developing countries. The survey examined the potential economic influence of adverse climate events, such as heat waves, drought and heavy rains, on seven socioeconomic groups.
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Alarming rise in the number and intensity of extreme point rainfall events over the Indian region under climate change scenario
The rainfall is an important parameter for the well being of around 1000 million people of the Indian regions. However, certain extreme rainfall events occurring in different seasons cause disastrous situation over some parts.
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Agricultural development under a changing climate: opportunities and challenges for adaptation
This report by Jon Padgham identifies and summarizes potential climate change impacts on agriculture in the developing world, examines causes of vulnerability, and suggests where investments are needed to better climate-proof agriculture.
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The impact of climate variability and change on economic growth and poverty in Zambia
This paper combined a hydro-crop model with a dynamic general equilibrium (DCGE) model to assess the impacts of climate variability and change on economic growth and poverty reduction in Zambia.
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Climate change: Indias options
Climate change poses particularly difficult challenges for India. On the one hand, India does not want any constraints on its development prospects. On the other, it also wants to be seen as an emerging global power that requires a leadership role on key global issues like climate change.
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An insurance plan for climate change victims
As governments dither over how to protect the world's poor from the effects of a warming planet, an unlikely group is stepping up.
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Global Food Supply Far From Secure: Farming Expert
Africa's farmers need help to access loans, fertilizer and export markets to avoid future food supply crises caused by climate change and commodities speculation, a top agricultural expert said on Tuesday.