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The NMF signs MoU with the World Sustainable Development Forum

The National Maritime Foundation signs MOU with the World Sustainable Development Forum (WSDF)

The National Maritime Foundation and the World Sustainable Development Forum signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) to formalise their partnership. Both organisations have a joint vision to ultimately move beyond dialogue and take…
Article on VULNERABILITY OF COASTAL CITIES: AN INTEGRATED ADAPTATION APPROACH PART 2 by Chime YoudonPicture credits: AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool

VULNERABILITY OF COASTAL CITIES: AN INTEGRATED ADAPTATION APPROACH- PART 2

Part I of this article had addressed the vulnerability of coastal cities to climate-change-induced impacts such as extreme-weather events, and sea-level rise.  This second part explores how the most-vulnerable groups within coastal communities…
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IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COASTAL CITIES: AN ‘INTEGRATED ADAPTATION’ APPROACH PART I

Abstract A country’s coastline is the epicentre of its business, commerce, transportation, and industry.  It provides a majority of the global ecosystem goods and services that are central to the country’s socio-cultural and economic…

CLIMATE RISKS TO INDIA’S HOLISTIC MARITIME SECURITY- PART 3: COLLAPSING OCEAN BIODIVERSITY

This article constitutes the third part of an ongoing series relating to a comprehensive research-project, being undertaken by the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), on the impacts of climate change on India’s holistic maritime security. …
Rekha Karthikeyan is India’s first and only fisherwoman who has a licence from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) for deep sea fishing.Rekha Karthikeyan is India’s first and only fisherwoman who has a licence from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) for deep sea fishing.

ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND FISHERWOMEN IN INDIA

Many historical and contemporary events have aggravated the social inequalities that exist along the divisive lines of race, class, caste, gender, and religion.  Although climate change is not often discussed in terms of social divides, it…
Mangroves and climate change

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN INDIA’s COASTAL REGIONS

Abstract Mangroves are amongst the world’s most fragile ecosystems.  The impacts of global climate change such as rising sea-level, altering weather patterns, and acidifying oceans are putting mangrove forests at high risk.  In addition,…

SEA LEVEL RISE AND CLIMATE REFUGEES: A CASE OF INADEQUATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

Key messages >>> If we are able to make right choices to arrest the increase in greenhouse gas emissions now, the impact of sea level rise can be reduced to an extent and so can the number of climate refugees. Overall, climate…

SEA WALL IN THE MALDIVES AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract Small Island Developing States are particularly vulnerable to the peril of climate change. Sea level rise, an increase in sea surface temperature, high incidences of drought and flood are some of the challenges faced by island states. …

CLIMATE RISKS TO INDIA’S HOLISTIC MARITIME SECURITY PART 2: INTENSIFYING EXTREME WEATHER

The phenomenon of climate change has several significant and serious socio-economic implications for all nations around the world, largely because most of our activities have historically evolved around a relatively stable climate over nearly…

ON OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The ocean is and always has been essential to life on planet Earth.  In fact, the ocean is where the very first life forms emerged on the planet.  Even today, the world’s oceans support nearly all life on Earth either directly or indirectly. …
FLOODING SUNDERBANS RISING SEA LEVEL IN INDIA AND BANGLADESH, CREDITS- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICFLOODING SUNDERBANS RISING SEA LEVEL IN INDIA AND BANGLADESH, CREDITS- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

CLIMATE RISKS TO INDIA’S HOLISTIC MARITIME SECURITY PART 1: RISING SEA LEVEL

In recent decades, climate change has evolved from a supposed distant problem for future generations to a major imminent security threat for all nations worldwide.[1]  Climate-change-induced food and water shortages, combined with sea level…

Events

Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy-India’s’ Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy Second Diginar on “Ensuring sustainability of oceans for a healthy economy- securing livelihoods and enhancing security”

Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy- 2nd Diginar on “Ensuring sustainability of oceans for a healthy economy- securing livelihoods and enhancing security”

With a significant share of the coastal community riddled with poverty, the current COVID and climate change crises would exacerbate their vulnerabilities. The global economic recession would impact shipping, tourism and fishing significantly.…

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