GUWAHATI: In a significant step towards addressing climate change challenges, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), in collaboration with IIT Mandi and the Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP), Bengaluru, released a comprehensive district-level climate risk assessment report. The report, titled "District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using IPCC Framework," provides a detailed analysis of climate risks in over 600 districts across India. The study identifies the dual challenges posed by floods and droughts and highlights their disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations.
The report was launched by distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Anita Gupta, Head of Scientific Divisions, Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Pierre-Yves Pitteloud, Senior Regional Advisor for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The study emphasizes the urgent need for tailored, region-specific adaptation strategies to enhance resilience. It builds on the earlier Climate Change Vulnerability Map for Himalayan States, released by the same team in 2019.
Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, applauded the researchers for their significant contribution, stating that the report provides invaluable insights for effective mitigation strategies, stated a press release.
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