Livelihoods Update 13 June 2024

India is the 3rd biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and is ranked 176th of the 180 countries covered by the index: 2024 Environment Performance Index.

 

India fell 2 spots to the 129th rank in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index.

 

Telangana ranks 3rd in India in terms of pesticide consumption: ‘State of Agriculture’ Study.

 

A 4-year-old child from West Bengal was confirmed to have had Bird Flu. 2nd case of Human Infection from Bird Flu, since 2019, in India.

 

Monsoon arrival is delayed by 8-10 days, in Northwest India. It may exaggerate heatwave conditions, delay planting of important oilseeds and cereals.

Livelihoods Update 13 June 2024

 

 

 

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