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climate change
Commodities Why water efficiency is central to climate-smart agriculture in rural India's farming future
The article examines the critical role of water efficiency in climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in rural India, highlighting challenges such as groundwater depletion and erratic monsoons. It covers solutions including micro-irrigation, traditional water harvesting, drought-resistant crops, and technology adoption, with a focus on community-led and policy-backed initiatives.
Commodities Jackdaw Gas Field Emissions Won't 'Materially Influence' Climate Change, Owner Says
The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases, according to a new Environmental Impact Assessment from its owner Adura, a joint venture between Shell and Equinor. The report was required after a court ruling that ministerial consent was unlawful, and fresh UK government approval is needed before production can begin.
Commodities Himachal Apple Output Plunges 40% Amid Climate Stress, Threatening Rs 5,000 Crore Economy
Himachal Pradesh's apple production is forecast to fall by nearly 40% year-on-year to 4.36 lakh metric tonnes in 2026, driven by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and insufficient winter chill. The drop threatens the state's Rs 5,000 crore apple economy and affects 2.5 lakh farming families. Growers are calling for better irrigation and awareness of crop insurance.
Supply Chain Securing India's livestock feed supply chain as monsoon deficits threaten procurement and margins
India's southwest monsoon deficit is exposing critical vulnerabilities in the livestock feed supply chain. With 83% of kharif maize rain-fed, deficient rainfall threatens procurement windows and feed affordability. The article outlines structural pressures from ethanol demand and policy gaps, and recommends strategic buffer stocks, alternative ingredients, and logistics improvements.
Logistics Ports Face Up to $30bn Annual Climate Disruption by 2050 Without Adaptation, WEF Warns
A new World Economic Forum report warns that ports failing to adapt to climate change could face annual disruption costs of up to $30bn by 2050. The report urges a nature-positive approach to port development, citing Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Porto do Açu as early movers.
Finance Parametric Insurance Emerges as Alternative as Traditional Home Insurance Struggles with Disaster Payouts
In the wake of the 2019 Mississippi River floods, delays in traditional insurance payouts devastated communities. Parametric insurance, which triggers automatic payments based on weather data rather than damage assessments, is expanding from Africa to the US as a faster, tech-driven alternative.
Commodities May 2026 SST Ties for Second Warmest on Record
May 2026 recorded the second warmest sea surface temperature globally, at 20.90°C, just behind May 2024. This trend is significant for energy markets as it influences weather patterns and energy demand.
Commodities Homestead Farming: A Climate Change Solution
Homestead farming in Keralam offers a sustainable approach to combat climate change by reducing transportation emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration. The practice, highlighted by Rammohan Paliyath, emphasizes local food production and diversified agriculture.
Commodities El Nino Threatens Global Agriculture with Rising Temperatures
El Nino's potential emergence in 2026 poses significant risks to global agriculture due to rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. Commodity markets are bracing for potential disruptions in supply and demand dynamics.
Commodities India's Agriculture Sector Faces Climate Challenges
India's agriculture sector is under pressure to adapt to climate impacts, with extreme weather and groundwater stress threatening food supply chains. A coalition led by the Climate Group aims to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Trade UN Warns of Record Heat Impacting Global Trade
The UN projects record-breaking global temperatures over the next five years, posing significant risks to international trade. Importers and exporters must prepare for potential disruptions due to extreme weather events.
Trade Global temperatures to stay near record highs: WMO
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