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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Climate change and SDGs in Odisha: Its challenges and future roadmap
Authors
Dr. Surendra kumar Mallick
Abstract
This paper takes a close look at how Odisha is progressing towards the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while paying special attention to the
very real ways climate change is affecting that journey. By examining key
indicators, we explore how climate change and the SDGs are deeply connected —
and how rising environmental pressures are making several important targets
much harder to reach. The study highlights the specific disruptions caused by
climate change, such as extreme weather events and mounting difficulties of
human life in agriculture, and shows how these challenges slow down or even
reverse hard-earned development gains. The paper argues strongly for urgent and
effective responses: strong climate adaptation and mitigation measures, a major
push toward renewable energy, building infrastructure that can withstand
climate shocks, and making sure resources reach the people and communities who
need them most. Ultimately, the findings make it clear that continued and
intensified effort is essential. Only by deliberately weaving climate action
into the heart of development planning can Odisha State in India build a
genuinely resilient and sustainable future.
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Pages:40-44
How to cite this article:
Dr. Surendra kumar Mallick "Climate change and SDGs in Odisha: Its challenges and future roadmap". International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 40-44
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