Vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability and water stress in Uttarakhand State, India

This paper presents a participatory approach to investigate vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate variability and water stress in the Lakhwar watershed in Uttarakhand State, India. Highly water stressed microwatersheds were identified by modelling surface runoff, soil moisture development,...

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Published in:Global environmental change 2008-10, Vol.18 (4), p.564-574
Main Authors: Kelkar, Ulka, Narula, Kapil Kumar, Sharma, Ved Prakash, Chandna, Usha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation to change
Agriculture
Climate change
India
Uttaranchal
Water resources
Water stress
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Summary:This paper presents a participatory approach to investigate vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate variability and water stress in the Lakhwar watershed in Uttarakhand State, India. Highly water stressed microwatersheds were identified by modelling surface runoff, soil moisture development, lateral runoff, and groundwater recharge. The modelling results were shared with communities in two villages, and timeline exercises were carried out to allow them to trace past developments that have impacted their lives and livelihoods, and stimulate discussion about future changes and possible adaptation interventions.
ISSN:0959-3780
1872-9495
DOI:10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2008.09.003