“The Global South bears a disproportionate burden of climate change”. Examine the dual challenge of mitigation and loss and damage faced by developing countries like India.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
Q6. “The Global South bears a disproportionate burden of climate change”. Examine the dual challenge of mitigation and loss and damage faced by developing countries like India. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the Question: As part of India’s official statement at the Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Union Minister of State said “huge costs” were being levied upon India for the voluntary “climate action” it was undertaking. Key Demand of the Question: Analyze the dual challenges of climate mitigation and loss and damage for developing countries. Highlight the socio-economic Structure of the Answer Introduction: Write about the disproportionate burden of climate change on the Global South. Body: Mitigation challenges: -High costs of transitioning to low-carbon technologies while balancing developmental priorities. Loss and damage issues: -Financial and infrastructural impacts due to climate-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, and rising sea levels. Socio-economic implications: -Highlight impacts on livelihoods, agriculture, and resource availability, aggravating inequalities. Conclusion: Conclude with the importance of global solidarity and enhanced support for the Global South to address the dual challenges of mitigation and loss and damage while ensuring sustainable development.
Why the Question: As part of India’s official statement at the Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Union Minister of State said “huge costs” were being levied upon India for the voluntary “climate action” it was undertaking.
Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze the dual challenges of climate mitigation and loss and damage for developing countries. Highlight the socio-economic
Structure of the Answer
Introduction:
Write about the disproportionate burden of climate change on the Global South.
• Mitigation challenges: -High costs of transitioning to low-carbon technologies while balancing developmental priorities.
• Loss and damage issues: -Financial and infrastructural impacts due to climate-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, and rising sea levels.
• Socio-economic implications: -Highlight impacts on livelihoods, agriculture, and resource availability, aggravating inequalities.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the importance of global solidarity and enhanced support for the Global South to address the dual challenges of mitigation and loss and damage while ensuring sustainable development.