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    UNEP Report Warns India of Looming Environmental and Human Crises

    The UNEP report presents a pivotal moment for India to reassess its environmental priorities and strengthen its commitment to sustainable development in the face...
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    AI Forecasting Deployed to Predict Nepal Landslides

    The AI-enhanced SAFE-RICCS system for predicting landslides has been rolled out in Nepal. The system analyses satellite images taken by NASA and other space...
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    UN Vows to Fight Increasing Sand, Dust Storms

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    The Ocean People: Navigating Cyclones, Floods, and Climate Injustice in India

    Fishworkers in India bear the brunt of climate change-induced extreme weather events. While they should be considered a potential beneficiary of the Loss and...
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    A Warming Planet is Global, Adaptation is Local and Resilience People-Specific

    Adaptation strategies demand a convergence of diverse approaches ranging from economic incentives and robust policy frameworks to locally driven interventions. Understanding the context of...
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    Climate Change Undermines Human Rights: World Meteorological Organisation

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