Kerala
A coastal Western-Ghats state with 44 rivers, 54% forest cover and over 70% rain-fed agriculture, hit by extreme rainfall, floods and landslides since 2018 alongside the 2016 drought. With 8 of the 10 warmest years on record in 2012–2021, climate exposure cuts into agriculture, coastal livelihoods, biodiversity and disaster risk.
Nodal Department:Directorate of Environment and Climate Change
8
Missions
150
Activities
60
Indicators
91
Departments
State Profile
Districts
14
Area
38,863 km²
Population
3.34 Cr
Coastline
590 km
Climate Zones
3
Avg Temperature
27°C
Annual Rainfall
3,107 mm
Forest Cover
52%
Kerala's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Kerala SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Kerala's revised SAPCC (2023–2030) was prepared by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC) with technical partnership from GIZ India (EU-SPIPA) and CSTEP. A Core Group of 220 nodal officers from 91 departments drove the multi-tier consultation. The plan adopts MoEFCC's Common Framework and aligns with India's NDCs and the SDGs.
Climate profile
- Annual mean temperature up 1.05°C/100 years across 1901–2021; 8 of 10 warmest years on record in 2012–2021, with 2016 (+0.97°C) the warmest.
- Summer maximum projected +1–1.5°C under RCP 4.5 and +1.5–2°C under RCP 8.5; winter minimum +1–2°C under both (near-term, 2021–2050).
- Mean annual rainfall projected to rise across all districts under both RCPs — maximum in Wayanad, Malappuram and Thrissur; minimum in Idukki and Kasaragod.
Climate stress at a glance
- The 2016 drought severely impacted agriculture and hydrology — over 70% of agriculture is rain-fed and 8 of 10 warmest years on record fell in 2012–2021, compounding water stress and yield losses.
- The 2018 floods caused thousands of Million in losses across agro-industries, tourism, healthcare, transport and real estate — driving the SAPCC's private-sector co-financing emphasis.
- Forest cover is 54.42%; LPJ projections show vegetation change in Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta grids; district vulnerability indices identify hotspots.
Kerala Documents
Kerala State Action Plan on Climate Change
Directorate of Environment and Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC