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वर्सोवा गांव में मैंग्रोव में मलबा डालने पर नहीं है अधिकारियों का ध्यान https://hindi.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/authorities-are-not-paying-attention-to-dumping-of-debris-in-mangroves-in-versova-village-in-mumbai-4727 

Studies show that 65% of Kerala’s coastline is undergoing erosion, the second highest rate in the country after West Bengal’s 70%.  https://thewire.in/environment/caught-between-land-and-sea-keralas-coastal-communities-weigh-climate-stress-against-livelihood 

Residents consistently express a deep attachment to the region and consider life in coastal areas to be the best, except for the threat of the encroaching sea. This is evident in their responses to extreme events: unless their house becomes uninhabitable, people prefer to go back, repair, rebuild and resettle. This cycle often continues for years before they start considering migration as a viable option. By then, they are financially exhausted and, in many cases, in debt. 

Relocation housing is provided for a limited number of coastal residents. However, often, the sociocultural and livelihood aspects are overlooked, leading to issues post-relocation. For instance, high-rise buildings recently provided for relocated households may be economically efficient but differ greatly from traditional housing, reducing their acceptability. Relocating fisherfolk to areas without access to harbours can lead to negative outcomes and increase financial vulnerability.

Aysha Jennath

24/06/2024

74% Indians support taxing super-rich to address global inequality, climate change: Survey https://www.deccanherald.com/india/74-indians-support-taxing-super-rich-to-address-global-inequality-climate-change-survey-3077994 

Eighty one per cent of those Indians surveyed support a shift to “wellbeing economies” which have a stronger focus on health and environment than a narrow focus on economic growth, according to a report by Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance.