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Warming Up, Breaking the Ice
Context:
As India takes greater steps towards leading the ‘Global South’, its future should involve pushing for reforms and ensuring that climate protection is at the forefront of ‘Global Arctic’ policymaking.
Arctic Consensus
- India's Surprising Achievement: Hosted G20 Summit, demonstrating adept consensus-building between Global North and Global South.
- Arctic's Critical Significance: Rapid warming threatens ecosystems; loss of sea ice poses global climate risks.
- Protecting Against Catastrophic Tipping Points: Preserving the Arctic is vital to mitigate irreversible climate impacts.
Interconnected Impacts: Arctic and the Global South
- Disproportionate Effects on the Global South: Melting Arctic sea ice correlates with extreme rainfall during the Indian monsoon.
- Monsoon's Vital Importance: South Asia's agriculture heavily depends on monsoon rainfall; highlights interconnectivity of global ecosystems.
- Collective Action for Climate Mitigation: Recognizing shared impacts, consensus-based efforts to protect the Arctic are imperative.
India's Role
- Growing Geopolitical Tensions and Rapid Development: Pressures exacerbate the climatic challenge, risking further exploitation.
- Arctic Council's Suspension and Accountability Issues: Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupts critical governance mechanism for the Arctic.
- India's Bridge-Building Opportunity: Active involvement in the Arctic Council can voice Global South concerns and push for reforms.
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