more-inHow will future climate change affect the poor and how does one address both poverty and climate change? Numerous studies have shown that the poor suffer the worst effects from climate variability and climate change. Development policies that consider the context of climate change are often called “climate proofing development”. Yet, it is critical to recognise that climate variability and climate change impacts can prevent us from reaching and maintaining the SDG targets. Through such a process, India could also serve as a standard for other poor and developing countries that are beginning to think about inclusive “climate proofed development”.

Source: The Hindu July 02, 2017 18:34 UTC