India: Kerala Action Plan on Climate Change 2023-2030

Climate Change Vulnerabilities

Composite vulnerability profiles were developed for the State and sector-specific vulnerabilities were assessed to measure systemic preparedness. Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kasaragod, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Idukki, Kannur,
Malappuram, and Kollam districts were identified as highly vulnerable districts. These districts have high disease prevalence, a large population of very young, very old, and differently-abled, and reduced availability of healthcare facilities and relief shelters. In most districts, insufficient irrigation coverage and poor groundwater/surface water quality are fuelling the decline in adaptive capacity. The vulnerability information aids the prioritization of hotspot districts for investment, helps develop a nuanced understanding of vulnerability drivers in sector-specific hotspot districts, and develop targeted interventions to lower sensitivity and build adaptive capacity. The vulnerability assessments are detailed in Section 4 of the Plan.

Climate Change Mitigation

Climate change mitigation actions can be either reducing the emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) or increasing the carbon sequestration process through various natural systems. Kerala is the fifth least GHGs emitting State in India. This low share of emissions is mainly due to its extensive forest cover and activities in energy conservation and energy efficiency improvements. Emissions from energy sectors — power generation, transport, industries, agriculture (energy use), and buildings, which account for 80% of the emissions from the State, had grown significantly over the last two decades. Within the energy sector, transport (54%) was the highest contributor to GHG emissions, followed by the building sector (21%).

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Read the full report here:

Kerala State Action Plan on Climate Change 2023 - 2030

The Directorate of Environment and Climate Change
(DoECC