Climate Change Vulnerability and Communities in Agro-climatic Regions of West Be

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Climate Change Vulnerability and Communities in Agro-climatic Regions of West Bengal, India by Jyotish Prakash Basu Focusing on five different agro-climatic regions of West Bengal: the hill region, foothill region, drought region, and coastal regions of Sunderban and Purba Midnapore, it presents research related to various sectors, including the agricultural, forestry and informal sectors. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book addresses 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. Focusing on five different agro-climatic regions of West Bengal: the hill region, foothill region, drought region, and coastal regions of Sunderban and Purba Midnapore, it presents research related to various sectors, including the agricultural, forestry and informal sectors. The book also offers insights into the impact of climate change on smallholdings, forest-dependent communities, fishing and crab collecting communities, casual labourers and workers in the informal sectors, and identifies the key vulnerabilities associated with climate change, as well as the causes of such vulnerability the extent to which remedial measures have been taken. The book particularly highlights the role of Indian governmental policies like Sarva Shiksa Abhiyan, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the housing scheme, Indira Awas Yojana, the Food for Work Programme, and the rural road building scheme, Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, which are important for rural development and in reducing vulnerability. Showcasing vulnerability measurement in the socio-ecological system, the book will appeal to developmental practitioners, government implementation agencies, policymakers and researchers in the field of environmental science and policymakers will find this book appealing. Back Cover This book addresses 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. Focusing on five different agro-climatic regions of West Bengal: the hill region, foothill region, drought region, and coastal regions of Sunderban and Purba Midnapore, it presents research related to various sectors, including the agricultural, forestry and informal sectors. The book also offers insights into the impact of climate change on smallholdings, forest-dependent communities, fishing and crab collecting communities, casual labourers and workers in the informal sectors, and identifies the key vulnerabilities associated with climate change, as well as the causes of such vulnerability the extent to which remedial measures have been taken. The book particularly highlights the role of Indian governmental policies like Sarva Shiksa Abhiyan, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the housing scheme, Indira Awas Yojana, the Food for Work Programme, and the rural road building scheme, Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, which are important for rural development and in reducing vulnerability. Showcasing vulnerability measurement in the socio-ecological system, the book will appeal to developmental practitioners, government implementation agencies, policymakers and researchers in the field of environmental science and policymakers will find this book appealing. Table of Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Review of Literature.- 3. Data Base and Methodology.- 4. Profile of Study Area & Socioeconomic Analysis of Sample Households.- 5. Quantitative Measurement of District Level Vulnerability in West Bengal Based on Secondary Data.- 6. Vulnerability of Households and Factors Affecting Vulnerability in Different Agro climatic Regions of West Bengal.- 7. Measurement of Vulnerability of Occupational Group of Households in different Agro Climatic Regions of West Bengal.- 8. Gender-wise Vulnerability in Different Agro-climatic Regions of West Bengal.- 9. Adaptation Strategy of the Households Across Five Agro-climatic Regions of West Bengal.- 10. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations. Feature Provides insights into the role of Indian governmental policies Discusses micro and macro-level quantitative measurement of climate change vulnerability Offers insights into the impact of climate change on smallholdings, forest-dependent communities, fishing and crab collecting communities Details ISBN 3030504670 Author Jyotish Prakash Basu Short Title Climate Change Vulnerability and Communities in Agro-Climatic Regions of West Bengal, India Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 3030504670 ISBN-13 9783030504670 Format Hardcover Subtitle Theory and Practice DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-50468-7 Pages 177 Publication Date 2020-06-20 UK Release Date 2020-06-20 Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2021 ed. Edition 2021st Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Agriculture & Farming Alternative 9783030504687 Illustrations 53 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137758870;