Abstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32444/IJSW.2018.79.2.229-252 This paper explores aspects of land diversity that can help reduce livelihood vulner- ability to climate change. Using household data of 100 Konda Reddi families in Andhra Pradesh, it examines the land use pattern of different land types in this ‘agency belt’. Using the Land Diversity Index, the study provides insights into land use preferences across farmer categories and highlights vulnerabilities of marginal and small farmers to climate change. It expresses concern over maladaptive practices being perceived as ‘coping mechanisms’ in response to local climatic changes. It creates a case for policy makers to revisit the existing development policies from a climate lens.
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