Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Direct relevance to disaster management, environmental policy, sustainable development, and India's geographical vulnerability. It's a core component of GS1 Geography (Physical Phenomena) and GS3 Environment (Climate Change, Disaster Management).
Climate change is leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events globally, including floods, droughts, cyclones, and heatwaves. These events are direct manifestations of a warming planet, driven by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and pose significant threats to human lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems.