As #Rice is a staple food for a significant portion of the world's population, any disruption in its production could have severe consequences for its availability & prices. This poses a threat to global #FoodSecurity. 

You can now download and use the much anticipated textbook on climate change, FOCUS. The book is designed specifically for middle school children aged 12-14  Dive into the world of climate change and join us in our mission to empower young minds to understand and address climate change.  Together, we can build a sustainable future for our planet. For those who prefer a high-resolution print version, simply write to our helpdesk at helpdesk@cag.org.in.

As per a PNAS News study, offspring production in bird populations has been declining over the past 50 years. Such a decline will lead to a cascading effect on the entire food chain, as they play a crucial role in pollination, seed dispersal & insect control.

The Indian meteorological department after analysing decades of rainfall data has confirmed that #ClimateChange induced rise in temperature by 1°C has increased the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere by 7% leading to alterations in the rainfall patterns across #India.

Tamil Nadu was the first state to bring in a Road Safety Policy as a part of its road safety management system. However, the status of the existing Road Safety Policy calls for an immediate review to ensure that the policy reflects prevailing road safety issues and identifies existing policy constraints. This report furnishes a set of recommendations for the state through a qualitative comparison of Road Safety Policies of other states in India.

As per a study by Science Magazine, #FlashDroughts have been getting more intense since the 1950s, now affecting over 74% of the world's 33 regions. Humid tropical areas such as #India are especially prone to these. #ClimateChange. #ActOnClimate

Offering robust, #sustainable, safe #PublicTransport should be viewed as meeting a basic need.