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Climate change and water-related threats in the Indian Sundarbans: food security and management implications

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  • Pritha Datta
  • Bhagirath Behera
  • Dil Bahadur Rahut

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Based on a desk review and three rounds of the Delphi method, this study examines the impacts of climate change-induced water-related threats on food security in the Indian Sundarbans, and develops management strategies to address the issues. Results show climate change, through its impacts on water, has lowered agricultural output, endangered traditional livelihoods, reduced access to food, and affected food utilization by impacting freshwater availability and creating health hazards. In addition, intensified weather extremes are likely to threaten food security further. A combination of local-level adaptation measures and global-level mitigation initiatives is necessary to ensure food security in this region.

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  • Pritha Datta & Bhagirath Behera & Dil Bahadur Rahut, 2024. "Climate change and water-related threats in the Indian Sundarbans: food security and management implications," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(3), pages 323-344, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:40:y:2024:i:3:p:323-344
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2023.2224459
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