Scientists emphasise that the most significant changes occur before temperatures hit the 2C mark, meaning many of the projected impacts will start unfolding as early as the 2030s.
As temperatures rise slightly, late-season plants produce weaker nectar, showing that climate change can affect pollinators indirectly, by altering the resources they rely on rather than harming them outright.
In areas of extreme stress, local authorities may be forced to ration water, rely on costly alternatives such as tanker supply, or expand groundwater extraction which, if unmanaged, can harm ecosystems.
As climate risks intensify, the evolving India–EU partnership shows how international cooperation can move beyond statements and deliver real-world clean energy and climate solutions.
India can avoid the old development path that depended heavily on fossil fuels, and find a new way to grow while minimising damage to the environment.
Indian cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) have already seen similar crises, driven by groundwater depletion, erratic rainfall and rising demand.
Scientists have warned that warming is accelerating fastest during winter months, shrinking snow seasons and pushing freezing temperatures further north.
Schools and offices in some districts have shut temporarily, and power outages have been reported after heavy snow, with strong winds damaging electricity lines.
Total losses from natural catastrophes, including uninsured events, stood at USD 224 billion.
2025 saw the third-warmest global average temperature since records began, with the last three years each surpassing 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, EU scientists report.
