Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) act as one of the drivers of migration, India said on Saturday at the 15th international conference of the UNCCD which is underway at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.

Making a statement on behalf of India, Joint Secretary, Environment, Jigmet Takpa asserted that the youth are most likely to face migration and engaging them is vital to restoration efforts for resilient and sustainable food systems.

India, which has handed over the presidency of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP 15 to Cote d’Ivoire after presiding over it for two years, called for prioritising integrated land-use planning together with enhancing green and blue infrastructure for sustainable development.

Apart from desertification, land degradation and drought, other factors that could cause migration include climate and environmental changes.&nbsp;

In rural areas affected by DLDD, livelihood opportunities through land restoration activities should be ensured, he said.&nbsp;

The Indian official said that a stronger symbiotic urban-rural linkage targeting vulnerable groups that include women, rural youth, refugees, and internally displaced person must be provided with on-farm and off-farm employment.&nbsp;

“Youth are most likely to face migration and engaging youth is vital to restoration efforts for resilient and sustainable food systems,” he said.&nbsp;

The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under Ministry of Home Affairs is the designated authority in India that compiles information on migration based on the data compiled during national census which usually takes place at a gap of ten years’ time interval.

Reducing the extent of human migration is one of the pronounced achievements of watershed development programmes being implemented by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, the official said.&nbsp;

Watershed is an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.

“About 60 percent of the amount spent in each watershed goes for labour component which generates substantial employment for the local landless, small and marginal farming community people.

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“Use of machinery in watershed activities is kept to the minimum so that employment opportunities are kept intact which minimize human migration from the watershed project areas,” Takpa said.&nbsp;

Indian environment minister Bhupender Yadav spoke at the BRICS high-level meeting on Climate Change on Friday where he highlighted the relevance of the forum to jointly address climate change, to explore approaches to accelerate low-carbon and resilient transition, and to achieve sustainable recovery and development.&nbsp;

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The COP15 is being held with an aim to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land between now and 2030 besides also focusing on how to handle droughts, sand and dust storms, wildfires and other disaster risks.

Over 2,000 delegates from 196 countries are attending UNCCD COP 15, which commenced on May 9 and is likely to conclude on May 20.&nbsp;

Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) act as one of the drivers of migration, India said on Saturday at the 15th international conference of the UNCCD which is underway at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.

Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) act as one of the drivers of migration, India said on Saturday at the 15th international conference of the UNCCD which is underway at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. Making a statement on behalf of India, Joint Secretary, Environment, Jigmet Takpa asserted that the youth are most likely to face migration and engaging them is vital to restoration efforts for resilient and sustainable food systems. India, which has handed over the presidency of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP 15 to Cote d’Ivoire after presiding over it for two years, called for prioritising integrated land-use planning together with enhancing green and blue infrastructure for sustainable development. Apart from desertification, land degradation and drought, other factors that could cause migration include climate and environmental changes. In rural areas affected by DLDD, livelihood opportunities through land restoration activities should be ensured, he said. The Indian official said that a stronger symbiotic urban-rural linkage targeting vulnerable groups that include women, rural youth, refugees, and internally displaced person must be provided with on-farm and off-farm employment. “Youth are most likely to face migration and engaging youth is vital to restoration efforts for resilient and sustainable food systems,” he said. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under Ministry of Home Affairs is the designated authority in India that compiles information on migration based on the data compiled during national census which usually takes place at a gap of ten years’ time interval. Reducing the extent of human migration is one of the pronounced achievements of watershed development programmes being implemented by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, the official said. Watershed is an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas. “About 60 percent of the amount spent in each watershed goes for labour component which generates substantial employment for the local landless, small and marginal farming community people. Also read | 'Worsen the crisis': G7 condemns India's decision to ban wheat export “Use of machinery in watershed activities is kept to the minimum so that employment opportunities are kept intact which minimize human migration from the watershed project areas,” Takpa said. Indian environment minister Bhupender Yadav spoke at the BRICS high-level meeting on Climate Change on Friday where he highlighted the relevance of the forum to jointly address climate change, to explore approaches to accelerate low-carbon and resilient transition, and to achieve sustainable recovery and development. Also read | PM Modi on climate: what is 'Lifestyle for Environment'? The COP15 is being held with an aim to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land between now and 2030 besides also focusing on how to handle droughts, sand and dust storms, wildfires and other disaster risks. Over 2,000 delegates from 196 countries are attending UNCCD COP 15, which commenced on May 9 and is likely to conclude on May 20.

Desertification, land degradation and drought key drivers of migration: India at UNCCD conference

Fire in a building in the Indian capital New Delhi has killed 27. The building is in Mundka area of the capital. The fire broke out on Friday (May 13). firemen were able to douse the flames after a full night's effort.

Fifty people have already been rescued, said NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) officials. The NDRF reached the spot early on Saturday (May 14).&nbsp;

There are fears that many are still trapped inside the building. However, officials say that chances of those trapped being alive are very very slim. Twelve people managed to escape the burning building. They have sustained injuries and are now being treated at Sanjay Gandhi hospital in New Delhi.

Several people jumped out of the building after windowpanes were broken by&nbsp;JCB machines. Makeshift ladders and cables were used to climb down the building.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.

The fire broke out in the office of CCTV and routers manufacturing company on the first floor of the building.

According to fire officials, there was only one staircase due to which people could not move out of the building.

The police said that an FIR has been lodged in the matter and the owners of the CCTV manufacturing unit have been detained.

Fire in a building in the Indian capital New Delhi has killed 27. The building is in Mundka area of the capital. The fire broke out on Friday (May 13). firemen were able to douse the flames after a full night's effort.

Fire in a building in the Indian capital New Delhi has killed 27. The building is in Mundka area of the capital. The fire broke out on Friday (May 13). firemen were able to douse the flames after a full night's effort. Fifty people have already been rescued, said NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) officials. The NDRF reached the spot early on Saturday (May 14). There are fears that many are still trapped inside the building. However, officials say that chances of those trapped being alive are very very slim. Twelve people managed to escape the burning building. They have sustained injuries and are now being treated at Sanjay Gandhi hospital in New Delhi. Several people jumped out of the building after windowpanes were broken by JCB machines. Makeshift ladders and cables were used to climb down the building. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. The fire broke out in the office of CCTV and routers manufacturing company on the first floor of the building. According to fire officials, there was only one staircase due to which people could not move out of the building. The police said that an FIR has been lodged in the matter and the owners of the CCTV manufacturing unit have been detained.

Massive fire in Delhi kills 27, firemen douse flames after a night's battle

The number of days with heat index higher than 35 degrees Celsius have increased from 40 days in 1950s to 100 days in 2020s,&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;a latest report by Greenpeace India on Friday.&nbsp;The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.&nbsp;The report also revealed that if carbon dioxide levels double up by 2050, Delhi will become five degrees warmer between the years, 2080 and 2099.&nbsp;

Carbon dioxide levels doubling by 2050 is one of the projections of the IPCC Working Group III report, which was released recently. &nbsp;

The report also warned that in the same scenario, the cities of Mumbai and Chennai will become warmer by 5 and 4 degrees Celsius as compared to present levels. &nbsp;

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The report is significant as India is currently experiencing a deadly heat wave. &nbsp;

India saw its hottest March in over a century, and many cities like the national capital, New Delhi, experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on most days of April. &nbsp;

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Power demand has also reached new heights and more than two dozen people have died of suspected heat strokes. &nbsp;

In Delhi, the highest temperature record of 47.3°C was set in 1956, according to the data from the Climate Change Knowledge Portal, World Bank Group. The high temperature is fatal and causes severe health issues, but it does not appear every day. Instead, the same research provides another alarming dataset. &nbsp;

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the heatwave spell from Friday may see the mercury soaring to 44 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

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The number of days with heat index higher than 35 degrees Celsius have increased from 40 days in 1950s to 100 days in 2020s, revealed a latest report by Greenpeace India on Friday.

The number of days with heat index higher than 35 degrees Celsius have increased from 40 days in 1950s to 100 days in 2020s, revealed a latest report by Greenpeace India on Friday. The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature. The report also revealed that if carbon dioxide levels double up by 2050, Delhi will become five degrees warmer between the years, 2080 and 2099. Carbon dioxide levels doubling by 2050 is one of the projections of the IPCC Working Group III report, which was released recently. The report also warned that in the same scenario, the cities of Mumbai and Chennai will become warmer by 5 and 4 degrees Celsius as compared to present levels. Also Read: What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India? The report is significant as India is currently experiencing a deadly heat wave. India saw its hottest March in over a century, and many cities like the national capital, New Delhi, experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on most days of April. Watch: Four heat waves devastate northern India, blaze in New Delhi's Bhalswa landfill worsens × Power demand has also reached new heights and more than two dozen people have died of suspected heat strokes. In Delhi, the highest temperature record of 47.3°C was set in 1956, according to the data from the Climate Change Knowledge Portal, World Bank Group. The high temperature is fatal and causes severe health issues, but it does not appear every day. Instead, the same research provides another alarming dataset. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the heatwave spell from Friday may see the mercury soaring to 44 degrees Celsius. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Heatwave Alert! If CO2 levels double by 2050, Delhi to turn 5 degrees warmer from 2080 to 2099, says report

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