Livelihoods Update 18th May 2026

El Nino events have reduced paddy output in India by more than 10% in 77 districts, and maize production in 65 districts. Sorghum and Pearl Millet yields also fell by more than 10% in 36 districts each: ICAR Study.

 

74% of Asian investor groups have adopted net-zero targets, but only 42% have actually published detailed climate transition plans: AIGCC Report.

 

Child obesity growth rates have hit record highs in 110 countries for girls, and 91 countries for boys, while prevalence rates have risen from 0.6%-27% for girls, and 0.4% to 35% for boys: Nature Study.

 

India’s reliance on Internal Combustion Engines has become a major economic liability, because India imports 80%-85% of crude oil, while ICE vehicles convert only 30%-40% of fuel energy to motion: Study.

 

India’s climate policy overlooks its 1.5 – 4 million informal waste pickers, who manage 60%-70% of its urban recyclable waste, and 70% of national plastic recycling: Study.

 

60% of African households depend on agriculture for livelihoods, and Africa possesses 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, to cultivate which, there is need for strong policy and investment: Study.

 

 

Livelihoods Update 18th May 2026

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