Hansa Ahir, left, who salvages recyclable waste for a living in Ahmedabad, India, bought an insurance policy to cover her income on days when heat makes it dangerous to work.
The government will look at ways to extend the shelf life of foods and to create more composting and other facilities, as well as urge companies to donate more food.
After years of political consensus on the transition to cleaner energy, a βgreenlashβ began bubbling up as prices rose and right-wing candidates gained ground.
Farmers have repeatedly protested over grievances tied to global warming, a major political and economic test given the importance of Indiaβs rural economy.