India’s First Climate Change Station: Inaugurated in Nathatop, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), at 2,250 meters above sea level.
Strategic Location: Chosen for clean air and minimal pollution, ideal for accurate atmospheric measurements.
Research Focus: Studies cloud formation, aerosol interactions, and weather patterns in the Himalayas.
ICE-CRUNCH Project: Launch of Indo-Swiss joint research to study Ice Nucleating Particles (INPs) and cloud condensation nuclei, crucial for climate modeling.
Global Significance: Enhances India’s role in climate science and supports net-zero emissions target (by 2070).
Gateway to Himalayan Climate Research: Facilitates cutting-edge climate research in the north-western Himalayas.
Collaboration: Involves Ministry of Earth Sciences, J&K Forest Department, Central University of Jammu, and Swiss National Science Foundation.
WMO Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW): Aims to become a long-term research hub affiliated with the program, integrating data into global climate models.
Capacity Building: Plans to train young scientists and develop climate modelling capabilities in India.
Economic Growth: Preserving Himalayas could unlock vast resources that could play a pivotal role in India’s future economic growth.
Addressing Climate Concerns J&K also joins India’s global headways in addressing the climate concerns.
