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Context: According to the new Lancet report, the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases in India fuels demand for improved climate-integrated forecasting, strengthened healthcare infrastructure, and increased community awareness.
India faces an escalating threat of climate-sensitive infectious diseases, with the spread of malaria to the Himalayan region and expanded dengue transmission across India.
According to the eighth Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, developed by 122 experts, the spread of these diseases fuels demand for improved climate-integrated forecasting, strengthened healthcare infrastructure, and increased community awareness.
The evidence-based report also revealed that the country's coastal communities face profound risks due to rising sea levels, compelling the need for effective flood adaptation plans.
Increased in Temperature: Annual mean surface temperature reached 1.45°C above pre-industrial levels in 2023, close to breaching the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement.
Health Impacts: Heat-related mortality among people over 65 rose by 167% since the 1990s. It also affects physical activity, sleep quality etc.
Indians faced moderate to serious risk of heat stress for 100 days/year, amounting to 2,400 hours of heat (2023)
Economic Losses: The average annual economic losses from weather-related extreme events increased by 23% from 2010–14 to 2019–23, to US$227 billion.
181 billion potential labour hours were lost due to heat exposure in 2023 in India
Inadequate Adaptation: Many countries lack sufficient health emergency management capacities, with only 68% reporting high implementation rates. Only 35% have early warning systems for heat-related illnesses.
Despite the grim developments induced by climate change, the Lancet report mentioned some positive developments that offered hope for a better world.
Deaths from air pollution decreased due to reductions in coal burning, and global investment in clean energy surged to $1.9 trillion in 2023.
Employment in renewables reached record highs, underscoring the sector’s potential in supporting job security.
Complete Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessments: Ensure that countries fulfill their commitments to better understand and address the health impacts of climate change.
Implement Health-Focused Climate Policies: Develop and enforce policies that prioritize health in climate action
Encourage Sustainable and Rapid Energy Transition: to clean energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and promoting renewable energy technologies.
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