The project climate-smart villages was launched in 15 sites of West Africa, East Africa and South Asia in 2011 by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). This number was increased to 22 by 2013, with more slated for Latin America (Guatemala and Nicaragua), Central America, South-east Asia (Vietnam), South Asia (Bangladesh and Nepal). All these sites are in high-risk areas, which will likely to suffer most from a changing climate. These are also places where partners have already established vital links with local communities (Aggarwal et al, 2013). India is one of the 18 countries in the world which is using climate-smart technologies. The climate-smart villages is site specific and is not-one-size-fits-all. There is enormous scope for learning what works in one site and adapting it for others, an approach which is called as “knowledge smart”. Therefore, the present study is attempted with the objectives- (i) to identify 'climate-smart' activities and options suitable for all type of households, (ii) to find out the steps taken by small holder farmers for adapting their agriculture to secure the food supply, (ii) to find the means for mitigating the emissions (Ref: Biswanath Bishoi. Climate Smart Village: An assessment of Indian initiatives. Climate Change, 2016, 2(5), 1-10); (Image: http://www.westheimphoto.com/).
The project climate-smart villages was launched in 15 sites of West Africa, East Africa and South Asia in 2011 by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). This number was increased to 22 by 2013, with more slated for Latin America (Guatemala and Nicaragua), Central America, South-east Asia (Vietnam), South Asia (Bangladesh and Nepal).
Gaps in knowledge regarding how far the climatic shocks and related consequences are responsible for sub-optimal nutritional achievement and therefore what types of anti-vulnerability strategies can narrow the vulnerability to under-nutrition and poverty, and strengthen the resilience of socio-economy as a response after impacts of climate change are discussed in this paper to build sustainable adaptation strategies.
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture:- Impact on plant physiological growth and crop production, Effect on soil and soil organic matter, Reduced crop yield and crop loss due to drought/floods, Reduced soil water availability, Erosion of top soil and sediment transport, Increased pests and diseases and spread of weeds, Increased salinization and alkalization of soils.
Women serve as agents of social change and development through their unique roles in the family and child care, agricultural labour, food and nutrition security, health and disaster risk reduction. The promotion of their engagement and leadership is critical to addressing climate change in equitable, healthy, and sustainable ways.
Village Climate Risk Management Committee:- Comprises of 12-20 members, represent the community; Elected President, Secretary and Treasurer; Manages the custom hiring centre for farm machinery; Under takes repair, maintenance of equipment; Mobilizes fellow farmers for capacity building programs; Collectively decide the implementation of interventions & pass appropriate resolutions.
The NCCSD is aware of the involvement of Zonal Project Directorates (ZPDs) through the Technology Demonstration Component (TDC) under the National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture, the knowledge missions of the Department of Science and technology, and other mutually reinforcing missions through the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.
My main appeal to all of you here and others who may come to know about NCCSD actions is to keep up this action oriented approach relevant to India and use diversity in action as the mantra and the guide. You may add used water recycling and reuse, as an important practice. If one chases renewable energy alone or reduction of coal plants alone, countries like India cannot easily get electric power.
A one day National Level Workshop on “Knowledge multiplication and mass communication for agriculture in arena of climate change” held at Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Gujarat Chamber Building, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad on 27 October, 2015, which was jointly organized by National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership, Ahemedabad, Niti Aayog, New Delhi, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ahmedabad and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
