Ozone: A small step towards righting our wrongs A whopping 99 per cent of the banned ozone-depleting substances have been phased-out, reveals the UN-backed Scientifc Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2022. This positive outcome is the result of the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designated to protect the ozone layer that was agreed upon back in …
Hot weather could affect India’s food security Climate change is causing a rise in global temperatures and India is among the most vulnerable countries when it comes to extreme weather events. The country recorded its hottest February this year since 1901. On the other hand, in the month of March, North India witnessed several batches …
What is Loss and Damage Fund? The loss and Damage fund is a fund specially designed to provide financial assistance to nations that are most susceptible and most affected by climate change. According to a report from the World Meteorological Organization, the number of disasters has increased more than five-fold over the 50-year period. The …
HCL leaves its mark at COP27 With the ongoing discussions on climate change and action, HCL was represented by DrNidhiPundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech speaking from the Indian Pavilion. She said, “It is a privilege discussing subjects such as carbon neutrality, water, etc with leaders from across the spectrum. The Government of India under …
Rising global temperatures on the table As global temperatures are incessantly rising, the world once again gathered in one place for some heated discussions and debates on the ongoing climate crisis. Yes, we are talking about the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) that was held in …
Preserving our Ozone Layer Humans were long under the misconception that the process of “development” is proceeding rather smoothly. Then, their bubble burst in the mid-1970s when scientists realised that the Ozone layer is depleting due to human activities. The matter became worse when scientists discovered a ‘hole’ in the ozone layer above Antarctica in …
Gendered Response to Climate Change Empowering women is the single most important way to ensure effective climate action. -Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Climate change affects us all. But does it affect us all equally? No. Every new disaster that strikes reinforces the already prevalent unequal social relations. The same is true …
Women in Darfur Battle Climate-Crisis Harsher climate conditions have added to the woes of female farmers in Darfur in Western Sudan. The conflict-ridden region is prone to droughts which have made cultivation difficult in the region. However, some female farmers of Darfur are battling the climate crisis with the help of a UNEP-led initiative. The …
Climate Change Hits Women hard There is no denying that climate change affects women disproportionately more than men. According to a study by the National Sample Survey Office in 2019, 4 out of 10 women spend hours fetching water in rural India. Some even spend one-fourth of their day managing the water crisis that further …
Are we ready to give up? Considering the greed of humans, it does not come as a surprise that human actions have been a major factor in the disappearance of mangrove forests. The choice is ours, if we do not take immediate action to stop the depletion of mangroves, we would lose out on all …
