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Recognizing the problem of potential global climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988. It is open to all members of the UN and WMO.

The role of the IPCC is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC does not carry out research nor does it monitor climate related data or other relevant parameters. It bases its assessment mainly on peer reviewed and published scientific/technical literature. Its role, organisation, participation and general procedures are laid down in the "Principles Governing IPCC Work"

According to studies conducted by the IPCC there is high confidence that recent regional changes in temperature have had discernible impacts on many physical and biological systems.

Over the course of this century net carbon uptake by terrestrial ecosystems is likely to peak before mid-century and then weaken or even reverse, thus amplifying climate change.

Observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by regional climate changes, particularly temperature increases.

With the global average temperature exceeding 1.5-2.5°C and in concomitant atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, there are projected to be major changes in the ecosystems structure and function, species’ ecological interactions, and species’ geographic ranges, with predominantly negative consequences for biodiversity, and ecosystem goods and services e.g., water and food supply. Approximately 20-30% of plant and animal species assessed so far are likely to be at increased risk of extinction if increases in global average temperature exceed 1.5-2.5oC.

The progressive acidification of oceans due to increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide is expected to have negative impacts on marine shell forming organisms (e.g., corals) and their dependent species.

Projected climate change-related exposures are likely to affect the health status of millions of people too, particularly those with low adaptive capacity, through increase in malnutrition and consequent disorders, with implications for child growth and   development; increased diseases and injuries due to heat waves, floods, storms, fires and droughts; increased burden of diarrhoeal disease; increased frequency of cardio-respiratory diseases due to higher concentrations of ground level ozone related to climate change; and, altered spatial distribution of some infectious disease vectors.

Other effects of regional climate changes on natural and human environments are emerging, although many are difficult to discern due to adaptation and non-climatic drivers. Results show that effects on agricultural and forestry management at northern hemisphere higher latitudes, such as earlier spring planting of crops, and alterations in disturbance regimes of forests due to fires and pests; some aspects of human health, such as heat-related mortality in Europe, infectious disease vectors in some areas, and allergenic pollen in northern hemisphere high and mid-latitudes ; some human activities in the Arctic (e.g., hunting and travel over snow and ice) and in lower elevation alpine areas (such as mountain sports) will not be possible anymore.

Recent climate changes and climate variations are beginning to have effects on many other natural and human systems. Examples include settlements in mountain regions are at enhanced risk to glacier lake outburst floods caused by melting glaciers. Governmental institutions in some places have begun to respond by building dams and drainage works. In the Sahelian region of Africa, warmer and drier conditions have led to a reduced length of growing season with detrimental effects on crops. In southern Africa, longer dry seasons and more uncertain rainfall are prompting adaptation measures. Sea-level rise and human development are together contributing to losses of coastal wetlands and mangroves and increasing damage from coastal flooding in many areas.

Climate change is projected to impinge on sustainable development of most developing countries of Asia as it compounds the pressures on natural resources and the environment associated with rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic development.

It is projected that crop yields could increase up to 20% in East and Southeast Asia while it could decrease up to 30% in Central and South Asia by the mid-21st century. Taken together and considering the influence of rapid population growth and urbanization, the risk of hunger is projected to remain very high in several developing countries.

Sustainable development can reduce vulnerability to climate change by enhancing adaptive capacity and increasing resilience. Considering the environmental changes taking place, we at Suzlon have collectively taken on the responsibility of providing future generations with a world where they can cherish the abundant beauty of nature while they freely breathe and grow.

Since our inception, we have been committed to a clean and green environment. We specialize in providing total solutions in Wind Power Generation with cohesive integration of consultancy, design, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance services.

Suzlon is the world’s 5th largest wind turbine manufacturer with a share of over 7.7% of the global wind energy sector. We are enjoying our leadership in the Indian wind energy market and we are making inroads in US and China.

We manufacture state-of-the-art Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), with a portfolio of machines with capacities ranging from 0.35 MW to 2.1 MW, catering to the needs of all of its customers. The comprehensive product range also enables us to supply and execute projects across the world with extremely varied wind regimes and climatic conditions.

Our world class manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive wind power solutions are backed by stringent international quality control and assurance systems, such as the ISO 9001:2000, and type certifications for individual WTG models.

We have grown into a fully integrated wind turbine manufacturer. In addition to manufacturing WTGs, we also manufacture critical components such as rotor blades, generators, gearboxes, control systems and tubular towers for WTGs. The Company’s main manufacturing facilities are located at Daman, Pondicherry, Maharashtra and Gujarat in India. We have set up manufacturing facilities in China and USA to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding wind energy markets in these geographies.