Climate Change Vulnerability and Communities in Agro-climatic Regions of West Bengal, India: Theory and Practice

This book explores the quantitative measurement of climate change vulnerability at the macro and micro-level and identifies household adaptation strategies to cope with the adverse effects of climate change. It focuses on five agro-climatic regions of West Bengal and offers insights into the impact of climate change on various sectors. It also highlights the role of Indian governmental policies in reducing vulnerability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 177 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the quantitative assessment of climate change vulnerability at both macro and micro levels, while also exploring innovative household adaptation strategies to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Focusing on five distinct agro-climatic regions of West Bengal, namely the hill region, foothill region, drought region, and coastal regions of Sunderban and Purba Midnapore, the book presents a wealth of research across various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, and the informal economy. Additionally, it offers valuable insights into the profound effects of climate change on smallholdings, forest-dependent communities, fishing and crab collecting communities, casual laborers, and workers in the informal sectors. By identifying the key vulnerabilities associated with climate change and the underlying causes, the book sheds light on the extent to which remedial measures have been implemented.

Moreover, it highlights the crucial role of Indian governmental policies, such as the Sarva Shiksa Abhiyan, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), housing schemes, Indira Awas Yojana, the Food for Work Programme, and the rural road building scheme, Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, in promoting rural development and mitigating vulnerability. This book serves as a valuable resource for developmental practitioners, government implementation agencies, policymakers, and researchers in the fields of environmental science, particularly those interested in understanding the socio-ecological dimensions of climate change vulnerability. Policymakers will also find this book highly appealing as it provides valuable insights into effective strategies for addressing climate change challenges in rural areas.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030504700
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021