According to UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim, India is vulnerable to climate change due to various reasons. Some of these reasons are:

• The Indian population is dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, which are expected to be severely impacted by climate change.
• India has a large population and many people live in poverty. Thus, climate change can exacerbate their social and economic vulnerabilities.
• The Himalayan region in India is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as glacial melting, which can lead to floods, droughts, and other related disasters.
• India's high population density and inadequate infrastructure make it difficult to respond effectively to climate change-related emergencies.
• The country’s rapid urbanization puts pressure on natural resources, which are likely to be severely impacted by climate change.

Therefore, India needs to take measures to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change to reduce vulnerability and maximize benefits.