1、 Towards a climate-resilient future:Strategies for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Jointly prepared by PwC India and PwC India Foundation March 2025 Towards a climate-resilient future:Strategies for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands March 2025 PwC 2 Foreword The Andaman and Nicobar Islands(ANI)stand o
2、n the frontlines of climate change,where the impact is both immediate and significant.This unique region faces a myriad of challenges rising sea levels,changing weather patterns,increasing temperatures and biodiversity threats affecting the environment as well as the lives of the people in these reg
3、ions.Over the past few years,PwC India Foundation(PwCIF)has actively supported development efforts in the ANI,working closely with local communities,government bodies and think tanks to foster sustainable solutions and improve quality of life.In our latest study,a collaboration between PwC India and
4、 PwCIF,we have conducted extensive research and engaged with stakeholders to identify the socio-economic,biophysical and climate-related challenges in these islands.Tailored to the adaptation and mitigation needs of the ANI,we have prepared a comprehensive climate-resilient action plan comprising vi
5、able climate solutions and financing options.We extend our gratitude to the many individuals whose invaluable insights have shaped this report.Their contribution has been crucial in understanding the complex dynamics at play and enabled us to curate effective solutions.As we move forward,our focus w
6、ill be on implementing these solutions.We remain committed to this mission,dedicated to making a measurable impact on the ground.We hope that this report will serve as a guiding document for policymakers,businesses and communities in the ANI,catalysing meaningful change towards a sustainable future.