Gujarat, an economically developed state of India, is under severe threat of water scarcity. Rapid urbanization, prolific industrialization and multiple cropping practice have increased the water demand and consumption over the years. At the same time, frequency of heatwaves and intensity of droughts have increased resu ...

India is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It has long been a key player in international climate negotiations and has begun implementing a diverse portfolio of policies nationally and within individual states to improve energy efficiency, develop clean energy sources, and prepare for the impacts of a c ...

Climate change is accelerating the sea level rise in India and globally.  In December 2023, sea level was 104 mm above 1993’s measure, which reveals the unprecedented rate at which the sea level is currently rising.  This is the result of a two-fold effect, attributed to both the thermal expansion of seawater and melti ...

In Bhavnagar district, the overall groundwater is moderately developed (68.04%), but the quality is limited in the coastal areas and the yield is low in the hard rock areas inland. Rapid urbanization and simultaneous industrial activities have recently affected the hydrogeological system of the area. The district recei ...