The report adds that the scenario would be worse unless action is taken to limit carbon emissions, as South Asia is likely to suffer the most through extreme droughts, floods, rising sea levels, melting glaciers and decline in food production. The reports also calls for flood defenses, cultivation of drought and heat resistant crops, improved ground water management and better coastal infrastructure in order to reduce the impact. Due to its proximity to equator, the sub-continent would see higher rise in sea levels than higher latitudes, with the Maldives confronting the biggest increase between 100-115 centimeters, the report points out. With 2 degree Celsius warming by the 2040, crop production in South Asia may reduce by at least 12%, requiring more than twice the imports to meet per capita demand than it is required without climate change. Decreasing flood availability may also lead to significant health problems, including child stunting, which is projected to increase by 35% by 2050, compared to a scenario without climate change, the report adds.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:49:09 +0000
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