Launch of Global Resilience Index Initiative

While efforts are being made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restrict global warming to below 2°C or even below 1.5°C, there are also parallel efforts to help us live in a world where average global temperatures are rising. Analyze.   (250 words)

Approach:

• Introduce by highlighting the rising temperatures by quoting data from sources like recent IPCC report
• Discuss the major efforts to mitigate global warming
• Discuss major international measures to adapt to warming
• Elaborate why adaptation is important, especially for developing countries