Studies indicate that these phenomena are caused by human induced activities resulting in emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, Chloro Fluoro Carbons etc. Atmospheric ozone programme Conventions and protocols programme 1. This programme addresses various facets of climate change including problem identification, impact assessment and formulation of response strategies. The Group is actively engaged in assessing the impact of climate change on agriculture, health and hydrology.
Research also focusses on sequestration of carbon dioxide by forests and other vegetation.
The focus in this component is on problems associated with increase in surface ozone due to vehicular and industrial pollution. The impacts of surface ozone on agricultural yield and human health are assessed. Besides, the response strategies for reducing surface ozone causal factors are also being formulated. Under this programme the group actively contributes towards national and international deliberations on climate change and ozone related issues. Opinion building by organising national and international conferences.