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Disaster resilient infrastructure key to risk reduction in loss of life and property May 24, 2021, 3:26 PM IST
Rajiv Tikoo is a journalist and editor with interest in sustainable development. Apart from writing, he has edited books and compendiums of case studies related to social sector, including ‘Forest Lanterns’ on tribal communities published by Penguin Random House. He has also produced radio programmes for All India Radio, and films. Besides, he explores the use of mobile Apps, IVRS-based helplines, info-kiosks and Community Radio stations for hyperlocal communication. A former Deputy Editor of ‘The Financial Express’ and Asia Editor of United Nations Millennium Campaign, he is a recipient of fellowship from the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. Presently he heads ICT for development non-profits OneWorld Foundation India and OneWorld South Asia. LESS. MORE
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Last Updated: May 19, 2021, 11:02 PM IST
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India’s emergency response to extreme weather events has improved. This is evident from the fact that loss of life has been greatly minimised. The focus must now shift to building resilience into infrastructure.
Cyclone Tauktae, the third major storm to hit the country during the pandemic, and the second one on the west coast, is a reminder of the clear and present danger of climate change
Cyclone Tauktae, the third major storm to hit the country during the pandemic, and the second one on the west coast, is a reminder of the clear and present danger of climate change and India’s vulnerability. Addressing the risk that climate change poses means not just curbing the emission or mitigating greenhouse gases but also improving resilience to the impacts of climate change. India’s emergency response to extreme weather events has improved. This is evident from the fact that
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Boris Johnson at a past meeting. [Courtesy]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson signed off on a new shared roadmap during their virtual meeting that included measures to help limit global temperature rises and support the communities most vulnerable to the impact of climate change.
India and UK agreed on a joint roadmap including plans to combat climate change by 2030. It includes new collaboration on clean energy transition and protecting forests, and joint leadership to develop resilient infrastructure in climate-vulnerable countries.
The roadmap will support global efforts to limit global temperature rises and achieve an ambitious outcome at COP26.