Rising Sea Levels Threaten India

Pilgrims take a dip in the Ganges on Sagar Island. This is the site of the annual Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair. Due to sea level rise the temple here has been moved back several times to stop it from being immersed in water.

Unique identifier: GP01WJD

Type: Image

Shoot date: 24/02/2009

Locations: Asia, India, Indian Sundarbans, Sagar Island, West Bengal

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Emma Stoner

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Climate Voices from India

Climate change is already affecting Indian residents living along the coastline. In developing countries like India, climate change could represent an additional stress on ecological and socioeconomic systems that are already facing tremendous pressures. Along the coastline the economy is closely tied to its natural resource base, making India considerably vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

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