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- 2. Study Findings IMPACT OFCLIMATE CHANGE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE .
- 3. Climate Changes Intrusion ofsea and Saline impact on fresh water and soils. Long summers and raising temperatures . Delayed rainy season and erratic rainfall. Severe flash flooding in the command areas of Nagavali and Vamshadhara rivers More frequent and intense Cyclones hitting Srikakulam coast damaging crops and infrastructure. Slump in fish catch after Tsunami. Severe drop in ground water level and diminishing fresh water availability. Intruding deep drought situations in the hinter lands threatening life support system of Adivasis. Dying up of perennial streams and springs in tribal area (Seetampeta,kotturu,Meliaputti & Mandasa )
- 4. Causes aggravating climateimpact Devastation of forest lands and vegetation cover (Eastern Ghats ) Unsustainable production practices in agriculture, Horticulture, fishery &Industry.(mono cropping ,indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides ,hazardous untreated effluents ,ill equipped fishing sector ) Neglected sound micro irrigation systems (chain Tanks & Geddalu ) and massive water bodies (saagars/Embankments) developed by Parlakhemundi Maharaj Gajapati. Wreckage of wetlands, marshy lands and mangroves. (Sompeta, &Kakarapalli ) Unsound land use patterns (tourism ,industries & real estate ) threatening natural habitats .
- 5. ……..Causes aggravating climateimpact in srikakulam Short sighted policies of the government compromising community interests on long term basis in a hurry to push industry (colossal pollution and loss of huge tracts of fertile agriculture lands). Poor livelihood infrastructure to build the resilience of communities to climate change impact. Lack of awareness, skill sets and relevant technological innovations to diversify the livelihoods base and adapt to climate change conditions. Unsustainable consumption practices (dependency on market and neglected traditional crops and foods & consumerism creeping even to the hinter land )
- 6. Consequences Unviable fishingsector triggers forced migration of fisher folk to Andaman and also west coast in search of livelihood. Drastic changes in rainfall patterns and temperature levels, negatively impacting agriculture and forest sector Production and productivity.( Especially Rice, Cashew, turmeric and Coconut ). New health-related hazards (Kidney problems in Uddanam Area) Most significant impacts are negatively affecting the livelihoods of the most vulnerable families in the district leading to severe food and nutrition insecurity (Tribal mandals ) Untimely rail fall and flood situation devastating the crops inflicting huge loss to farmers and making agriculture sector sick and loss making . Extinction of traditional crops ,forest species ,herbs and few animal & bird species . Deep drought conditions in tribal mandals affecting soil degradation and acute shortage of drinking water forcing long hours of walk and burden on tribal women and Migration in search of livelihoods in the tribal area inflicting child labor . Common property resources left with no care takers adding further dilapidation .
- 7. Migration (Fishing communityto Andaman & Gujarat and Tribal community to Urban Centers ) Accessing right under NREGA for gainful employment . Solidarity Groups to sustain on their own and withstand pressure (Cooperatives & Farmer Clubs ) Brought changes in the cropping patters and crop timings . Acquiring new livelihood skills for greater employability . Value addition of produce to enhance productivity and profitability . (fishery ,Coir ,Cashew and tribal produce ) Adopting sustainable agriculture practices , integrated agro- forestry and horticulture model. Trying alternative energy sources (solar ). Accessing risk-financial services . Convergence with existing services and stakeholders to leverage resources to sustain climate change conditions . Coping strategies
- 8. The problem statement. The impact of these conditions is very heavy and negative on the overall development of the region, food and water security, infrastructure, health and wellbeing of communities especially the most vulnerable.
- 9. Perspective focus: It iscrucial to reinforce community resilience and local adaptive capacity. It is therefore necessary to link climate adaptation strategies with development, poverty reduction and disaster risk reduction efforts in the district Srikakulam..
- 10. Few Response Strategiesneed to Adopt : Reducing vulnerability and risk: Awareness building, information dissemination, Capacity building and preparedness. Increasing resilience of communities: strengthening community resilience and local adaptive capacity in a changing climate situation .Sustainable Resource Management, Livelihoods diversification, Skill Development and networking & alliance building. Improving well-being: Community organization, strengthening institutional systems and local governance, convergence of services, advocacy on rights & entitlements.
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