Climate Change Challenges for India

As fires rage in the Amazon more than 15,000km away, Indians may feel that they’re unaffected. Nothing could be farther from the truth. India, where millions rely on natural resources and on the monsoon for sustenance, is especially vulnerable.

If India is to successfully tackle climate change—both in terms of mitigation and adaptation—it will need to address several complex, intertwined challenges such as the Amazon fires.

Four Challenges, in Particular, Loom Large

Managing the Politics of Global Climate Change Policy

India is the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (the collection of gases including CO2 which cause ....

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