IS INDIA PREPARED TO TACKLE THE CLIMATE CHANGE WITH POVERTY AND RISE OF POPULATION GROWING AT A HIGH RATE AND WHAT STEPS IT HAS TAKEN TO REDUCE CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN THE COUNTRY

Abstract

India is going to be badly affected by the growing Climate Change in the upcoming years, the country is already facing serious water and food crisis which is related to Climate change, Rapid urbanization, population escalation and unplanned development as add to the problem, whereas land is being taken away for development projects if you look at the growing cities like Nodia and Gurugram, which has big MNCs and factories and living luxury who are unaware what is doing on around. the Vulnerable section of the society is badly being affected by Climate Change, floods and drought are taking place at a rapid pace, we are not prepared for the consequences of Climate Change, air pollution has amplified and we have no control over it, day by day construction is increasing, and we are running shortage of groundwater. India has moved towards green economy trying to counter Climate change, more use of renewable energy, use of eco-friendly transport, banging on plastic waste, we need to establish a proper waste management system in India first of all and cut down the use of fossil fuels , promote organic farming and jute industry , individuals and government together needs to collaborate and work to reduce the effects of climate change