In this project, IPE Global and its partner, Esri-India, conducted a first-of-its-kind multi-decadal regional climatological assessment to map the heat wave hotspots and how attributional correlation triggers extreme rainfall events. It aimed to generate empirical evidence on how temperature rise exacerbates extreme rainfall events, emphasising the profound impact of global warming on India. The study highlighted a significant rise in temperatures and humidity, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves. The study maps the current and futuristic population exposure to heat risks through the
assessment. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the escalating risks across India, including prolonged heatwaves and intensified rainfall patterns, particularly across states that contribute the most to India’s GDP.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
