India’s Environment: A Crossroads of Crisis and Hope

India’s Environment: A Crossroads of Crisis and Hope

New Delhi, July 2025:  As the world’s most populous country and one of its fastest-growing economies, India stands at a pivotal moment in its environmental journey. From choking city air to shrinking forest cover, and from rising temperatures to resilient green movements, India’s environment today tells a tale of urgent challenges but also inspiring change. Climate Change: India on the Frontlines India is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Over the past decade, extreme weather events like heatwaves, unseasonal rains, floods, and cyclones have increased dramatically. According to a recent study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), 2024 saw over 240 extreme weather events across the country, resulting in thousands of lives lost and crores worth of damage. Meanwhile, the Himalayan glaciers continue to retreat, threatening water supplies for millions. Rising sea levels are already displacing coastal communities in states like West Bengal and Odisha. Urban Air: B…