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Climate change can erase 18% of global GDP , Malaysia, Thailand, India, Philippines and Indonesia most vulnerable:Swiss Re
“Our analysis shows the benefit of investing in a net-zero economy. For example, adding just 10% to the USD 6.3 trillion of annual global infrastructure investments would limit the average temperature increase to 3/4 below 2°C. This is just a fraction of the loss in global GDP that we face if we don’t take appropriate action,“ said Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re’s Group Chief Economist
AIIB launches Sustainable Development Bond framework
Under the framework, annual reporting on the Bank’s overall portfolio level and project level environmental and social benefits will be made available on the AIIB official website.
“Under its mission of Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow, AIIB will continue to scale up its sustainable and inclusive investments to meet clients’ needs for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure,”said Domenico Nardelli,treasurer,AIIB
Less than 4pc Indian farmers adopted sustainable agricultural practices: Study
The study, supported by the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), found that scaling up sustainable agriculture would be critical to improve farm incomes and bolster India’s nutrition security in a climate-constrained future. States such as Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim have already taken a lead in sustainable agriculture.
Kenyan insurer Pula offers lifeline to African farmers hit by climate change, to foray into Brazil and India
CEO Thomas Njeru co-founded the company in 2015 with Dutch entrepreneur Rose Goslinga after the pair spotted a gap in the insurance market.
Because of climate change, farmers are having to contend with unpredictable rain patterns, frequent droughts and even the emergence of new pests and diseases, Njeru said.In January, Pula raised $6 million in a funding round led by London-based TLcom Capital, to invest in new markets, strengthen existing products and design new ones. Njeru said the company’s next targets are Brazil and India.
Cyclone Amphan of 2020 resulted in USD 14 bn economic losses in India UN report
The report also noted that India had one of its two wettest monsoon seasons since 1994, with nationally-averaged rainfall for June to September 9 per cent above the long-term average. Heavy rain, flooding and landslides also affected the surrounding countries.
More than 2 000 deaths were reported during the monsoon season in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Myanmar, including 145 deaths associated with flash flooding in Afghanistan in late August and 166 deaths associated with a landslide at a mine in Myanmar in early July following heavy rain.
India has opportunity to lead the world on climate change: Deloitte CEO
Indian companies, he noted, are increasingly stepping up to not only making commitments in their own footprint, what they do. Deloitte, for instance, he said, has made a commitment that it will be Net Zero by 2030.
India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
a 28-page February draft of the National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2021 – which has not been made public – showed India may add new coal-fired capacity, though it recommended tighter technology standards to reduce pollution.
Apple explains environmental benefit behind eliminating chargers from iPhone, Apple Watch
While citing the reason over the removal of power adapters from boxes, the company explained, “Since removing them from iPhone and Apple Watch packaging last year, we’ve avoided mining a significant amount of materials from the earth, and we’ve eliminated the emissions that come from processing and transporting them.” The American company also mentioned that leaving out power adapters was a bold change and a necessary one for the planet.
UN warns of climate ‘abyss’ as 2020 confirmed as one of 3 hottest years on record
The ‘State of the Global Climate’ report confirms its preliminary findings, including on land and ocean temperatures, and comes ahead of a U.S.-led summit on April 22-23 where Washington will seek to restore its credibility on climate change through fresh pledges.
8 Indian states highly vulnerable to climate change: Report
The report, titled ‘Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India Using a Common Framework’, which identifies the most vulnerable states and districts in India with respect to current climate risk and key drivers of vulnerability, was released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Ashutosh Sharma.
Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim and Punjab have been categorized as lower-middle vulnerable states. Uttarakhand, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Nagaland, Goa and Maharashtra have been categorized as states with low vulnerability.