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Climate Change: Challenges and Strategies

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

Climate change impacts India’s monsoon patterns, crop cycles, and urban heat islands, risking food security and higher disaster vulnerability. Strategies include shifting to renewables, climate-resilient agriculture, and international commitments (Paris Agreement). For exam readiness, study how rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure, how carbon pricing or green bonds can fund eco-friendly projects, and how local communities adapt. Students should highlight the synergy of economic growth with emission reduction, such as electric mobility expansions and afforestation drives. The balance between adaptation (managing climate impact) and mitigation (reducing greenhouse gases) features regularly in policy debates.

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