Shivangi Shankar and Girika Sharma made a presentation titled “How Heat Affects HerHealth: Exploring the Impact of Increasing Temperatures on Women’s Health,” at the DAAD-sponsored International Conference entitled “Climate Change: A Socio-geological Perspective,” organised by The School of Liberal Arts, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, with their presentation delivered virtually. The conference was held on […]

Girika Sharma, a Senior Research Analyst at IEG, presented a paper titled “Climatic Vulnerability and Health Risks: An All-India Analysis” at the 23rd IASSI Annual Conference held at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, from October 25th to 27th, 2024. The paper, co-authored by Purnamita Dasgupta, Madhura Chowdhari, Gudakesh, William Joe, and Girika Sharma, delved into how climatic […]

Heat waves are deadly. As they grow more intense and frequent, their toll is mounting, from overwhelmed hospitals to lost labor hours. But countries can adapt to protect lives and the economy.

India is bracing for a new high in the ensuing summer season: Heat health governance will be the key to coping,” Dr. Rajib Dasgupta discusses the increasing challenges posed by rising temperatures and heatwaves in India. He highlights that the Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal temperatures, particularly in central and eastern states like Odisha, […]