Determinants of Farm-level Adaptation Practices to Climate Extremes: A Case Study from Odisha, India
Published By: Gujarat Institute of Development Research | Published Date: December, 01 , 2013A large number of rural households in the state of Odisha, India are dependent on agriculture for their basic livelihoods, which is affected by the frequent occurrence of climate externalities like cyclones and floods. In response, the farm households do also undertake adaptation measures to minimise the economic impact of these externalities. It is, imperative to analyse the current adaptation strategies of the farm households so that future adaptation policies aimed at scaling up adaptation strategies can be designed effectively.
Author(s): Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati, L. Venkatachalam | Posted on: Jan 25, 2016 | Views() | Download (193)