Between Floods and Climate Change: Revisiting the Mishing Community of Majuli Island, Northeast India

Title

Between Floods and Climate Change: Revisiting the Mishing Community of Majuli Island, Northeast India

Creator

Longkumer W.; Kannan H.

Description

The transformation of monsoon rainfall patterns in India, largely attributed to climate change, is leading to more frequent and severe floods. These escalating challenges underscore the imperative of prioritising adaptive measures, given the intrinsic link between humans and climate change. This research conducted in Majuli Island, a highly vulnerable region in Indias northeast, aims to understand current adaptive strategies and assess potential risks from impending physical exposures. Empirical evidence was collected using purposive sampling in two flood-prone villages. The objective was to revisit the Mishing communitys experiences with annual flooding and climate challenges. Thematic analysis interpreted the qualitative findings. Implications for community-based adaptation and sustainable practices are discussed for future flood and climate challenges. The study emphasises strengthening ecosystem-based adaptation through multi-sectoral networking in Majuli Island, Northeast India. 2024 IOS Press BV. All rights reserved.

Source

Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, Vol-21, No. 2, pp. 57-64.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

IOS Press BV

Subject

adaptation; climate change; Floods; Majuli Island; Mishing; sustainable development

Coverage

Longkumer W., Department of Sociology, Social Work CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Kannan H., Department of Sociology, Social Work CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 9729860

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.3233/AJW240022

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