The author of a well-known report on global warming stated that India is likely to be more severely affected by climate change compared to other countries. This could result in poor agricultural output, increased natural disasters, and higher death rates due to an increase in diseases. Nicholas Stern, a former World Bank chief economist, warned that if greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked, global temperatures could rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius within the next 50 years. Speaking to Indian businessmen, Stern highlighted the potential impact of changing monsoon patterns on India's economy, as the country heavily relies on these rains for crop production. He mentioned possible scenarios such as varying starting dates for the monsoon, periods of intense rainfall, and extended dry spells. He stated that it is probable that there will be disruptions. It is evident that India will face similar consequences as the rest of the world, possibly even more severe. Experts predict that if temperatures rise by 2 to 3.5 degrees Celsius, India could experience a decrease in agricultural revenue by nine to 25 percent. Agriculture contributes approximately 22 percent to India's GDP. Stern also mentioned that with temperature increases, diseases transmitted by vectors such as malaria and dengue fever could spread to higher altitude areas where mosquitoes were previously not found. The head of Britain's Economic Service warned that the melting of Himalayan glaciers could lead to increased deaths and decreased productivity. He also stated that this could result in serious floods in neighbouring Bangladesh due to rising sea levels, causing mass migration into India. Additionally, he noted that the reduced flow of water from the glaciers during India's dry season would have significant impacts. Experts predict that the melting glaciers will affect a large portion of the world's population, particularly those in the Indian subcontinent, with the Ganga river alone sustaining over 500 million people by receiving 70 percent of its summer water flow from the Himalayan glaciers. Stern noted that India was advancing in addressing challenges related to reducing emissions and supporting clean development mechanisms. He highlighted that climate change was an unfair process, with wealthier nations needing to shoulder the responsibility as they are responsible for 75 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. He emphasized that poorer countries would be disproportionately affected by climate change. Stern stressed the importance of all countries being involved in addressing climate change, but emphasized that richer nations should bear the majority of the costs due to equity considerations.