Climate Adaptation in India
India is ranked as the ninth most climate-vulnerable country globally, highlighting the urgent need for effective adaptation strategies.
Key Statistics
- Between 1995 and 2024, India experienced 430 extreme weather events.
- These events resulted in losses amounting to $170 billion.
- The impacts of these weather events have affected 1.3 billion people.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–35
India's updated NDCs focus on integrating climate resilience and adaptation into its developmental strategy.
Strengthened Adaptation Areas
- Coastal resilience
- Infrastructure development
- Disaster preparedness
- Heat mitigation strategies
- Biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable livelihoods
Global Commitment Alignment
- Commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035.
- Adoption of Belém Adaptation Indicators at COP30.
Challenges
Achieving the outlined goals requires sustained financing and the institutionalisation of adaptation processes from national to grassroots levels.
