Climate Change Challenges in Mumbai

The video discusses the dangers of climate change to Mumbai, highlighting a paper by the journal Nature. It covers the rapid development in coastal cities, the severe impact of climate change, and the need for significant action by 2050. The IPCC's findings and recommendations are discussed, emphasizing the need for adaptation and development planning. The video also addresses problems with ongoing projects in Mumbai and the lack of accountability. It concludes with a call for new infrastructure and planning to address the climate emergency.

What is the main focus of the paper published by the journal Nature regarding Mumbai?

• Tourism development in Mumbai

• Cultural heritage of Mumbai

• Dangers of climate change to Mumbai

• Economic growth in Mumbai

By what year is it predicted that significant sections of Mumbai could be affected by climate change?

• 2050

• 2030

• 2040

• 2060

What is the predicted consequence if Mumbai does not take significant action against climate change?

• It will resemble its state in the year 1700

• It will face severe water shortages

• It will become a desert

• It will become a major tourist destination

Which of the following is a current climate change-induced risk in Mumbai?

• Droughts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Cyclones

What does IPCC recommend for coastal cities like Mumbai to mitigate climate change risks?

• Increase industrial activities

• Expand urban sprawl

• Develop more landfills

• Implement well-designed coastal protection

What does the IPCC suggest is necessary for a city like Mumbai to address climate change?

• More industrialization

• Increase in tourism

• Adoption of development planning

• Reduction in population

What is the role of urban planners according to the IPCC recommendations?

• To plan for infrastructural development considering climate risks

• To focus on economic growth

• To reduce the city's population

• To ignore climate change risks

What is a major problem with ongoing infrastructure projects in Mumbai?

• They are completed too quickly

• They do not consider climate change risks

• They focus too much on aesthetics

• They are too expensive

What is a significant concern regarding the planning of new infrastructure in Mumbai?

• Over-reliance on technology

• Ignoring current and future climate projections

• Excessive bureaucratic processes

• Lack of funding

According to the transcript, what is the impact of climate change on the urban poor in Mumbai?

• They are severely impacted

• They experience no change

• They benefit economically

• They are less affected