Furthering Climate Change Adaptation in India

In developing countries, a large part of the livelihood derives services of natural resources and ecosystem and these are critical for sustainable livelihoods. It has been universally acknowledged that climate change enhances risks of those dependent on soil, water, forests and other natural resources for their livelihoods. In the Indian context, adaptation strategies have to take cognizance of, and integrate livelihood protection and enhancement as integral components. With the poor being dependent on ecosystem goods and services for their livelihoods, Natural Resources Management enhances the quality and sustainability of ecosystem services as well as supports livelihoods generation. This paper reports the impact assessment of two rural livelihood projects in India analysing the findings on enhancement of livelihood assets for enhanced ability for withstanding climate change vulnerabilities.