Coastal Communities and Climate Change: A Case Study in Gujarat, India

Anil Kumar Roy

doi:10.31031/eaes.2018.02.000527

Abstract

Developing countries are highly vulnerable to climate change [1,2]. They have less coping capacity to deal with its negative impacts. India is one of the most vulnerable countries in South Asia. It urgently requires adaptation and mitigation measures to cope with possible impacts arising from extreme weather events due to climate change. Indian cities, particularly the coastal ones, are at a comparatively greater risk as their population is likely to grow rapidly and may reach 500 million over the next 50 years [3]. The assessment of climate change impacts and adaptability both at the macro region and micro levels is necessary to create effective mitigation policies

Highlights

Developing countries are highly vulnerable to climate change [1,2]
Climate variable in terms of rising temperature and reduction in a number of rainy days has resulted in greater exposure and sensitivity to climate change impacts
Community level vulnerability of those engaged in fishing and agricultural activities reveal higher exposure and sensitivity toward climate change variables, while their adaptive capacity is poor

Summary

Introduction

Developing countries are highly vulnerable to climate change [1,2]. They have less coping capacity to deal with its negative impacts. India is one of the most vulnerable countries in South Asia. It urgently requires adaptation and mitigation measures to cope with possible impacts arising from extreme weather events. Risks in Indian coastal cities are associated more with intrinsic vulnerability rather than external exposure to hazards. These areas are experiencing rapid population growth and Copyright © All rights are reserved by Anil Kumar Roy

Environ Anal Eco stud

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