What India needs to focus on in 2022 to spur climate change action

Air pollution, climate adaptation and health infrastructure to deal with the impact of climate change are some of the key areas to focus on in 2022, say experts

Curbing air pollution, strengthening adaptation measures such as state and city action plans, and prioritising health by building resilient health infrastructure to mitigate the impact of climate change should be the areas of prime concern in 2022, according to experts.

Governments must ensure that the ban on single-use plastics is implemented in 2022 and cities must operationalise plans to limit air pollution, one of the leading causes for premature deaths and disabilities, experts added.

Here is a list of priority areas India must focus on in environmental policies and action:

New standards, action plans for air pollution

Air pollution ranks