Assessment of livelihood vulnerability to climate change among tribal communities in Chhindwara and Dhar district, Central India.

ABSTRACT: Climate change poses significant challenges to marginalised communities, particularly in regions with highly vulnerable populations like rural and tribal communities. This study aims to assess the livelihood vulnerability of tribal households to climate change impacts in the Chhindwara and Dhar districts in Central India, identifying key determinants and geographical variations in vulnerability. Primary data collection involved a multistage sampling procedure where a household survey was conducted across both districts, yielding a sample size of 535 respondents. The climatic data was collected from the India Meteorological department from 1954 to 2023. This study employs a mixed method, including innovative trend analysis for shifts in climatic patterns, standardised precipitation index-1

SUBMITTER: Kumar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909276 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature