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Climate Change and Human Security in India Evidence, Opportunities, and Challenges

In: Varying Dimensions of India’s National Security

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  • Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati

    (Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati)

  • Unmesh Patnaik

    (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

Abstract

Empirical evidence reveals the negative impact of climate change and extreme events on human security. This chapter summarizes the effects of climate change and extreme events on the different dimensions of human security. In doing so, we discuss the impact of climate change on agriculture. Most studies find an adverse effect of climate on the yield of several crops. Therefore, it is time to address the adaptation deficit persisting in the agriculture sector in India. Further, the chapter also summarizes the impact of floods on public infrastructure in India. An increasing trend of damages warrants for disaster resilient infrastructure. Examining the relationship between vulnerability, poverty, and human development, we find that districts with high poverty and low human development are the most vulnerable. Thus, the government should address generic development activities to address these issues. In addition, this chapter also outlines the significant challenges persisting with mitigation and adaptation.

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  • Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati & Unmesh Patnaik, 2022. "Climate Change and Human Security in India Evidence, Opportunities, and Challenges," India Studies in Business and Economics, in: Anshuman Behera & Sitakanta Mishra (ed.), Varying Dimensions of India’s National Security, chapter 0, pages 197-213, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isbchp:978-981-16-7593-5_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7593-5_13
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