Research

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title :

Mapping of the impacts of Climate Change (Extreme weather events) on critical health and social care systems in Aspirational Districts (ADs)

Area of research :

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Focus area :

Climate Change on critical health and social care systems

Principal Investigator :

Dr Suvha Lama, Scientist, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Delhi

Timeline Start Year :

2021

Timeline End Year :

2024

Contact info :

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Executive Summary :

Objective: Identification of Aspirational District Clusters (ADCs) based on TADP Score and Koppen climate classification. Identification of Climate Vulnerable zones (CVZs) within ADCs based on GIS and Remote sensing tools. Collation and evaluation of long-term secondary meteorological data to understand the intensity and frequency of Extreme Weather Events (EWEs). Primary Meteorological data collation in CVZs.

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