Examining adaptation and mitigation opportunities in the context of the integrated watershed management programme of the Government of India

被引：9

作者：

Bhandari P.M. ^{[1
]}

Bhadwal S. ^{[1
]}

Kelkar U. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Energy and Resources Institute, IHC Complex, New Delhi 110 003, Darbari Seth Block, Lodhi Road

来源：

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change | 2007年 / 12卷 / 5期

关键词：

Adaptation; Climate change; Mitigation; Watershed management;

D O I：

10.1007/s11027-007-9106-5

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摘要：

India occupies 2.4% of the world's geographical area with a large percentage of its land under agriculture. About 228 Million hectares (Mha) of its geographical area (nearly 69%) fall within the dryland (arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid) region. Of the total cultivated area of 142 Mha, major part of agriculture in the country is rainfed, extending to over 97 Mha and constituting nearly 68% of the net cultivated area, therefore making the agricultural sector vulnerable and exposed to the vagaries of weather conditions. Climate change adds to this dimension of stress. A strong need is felt for targeting programmes in these areas that address issues related to employing suitable soil and water conservation measures. In this context this paper seeks to examine the case for watershed development as an adaptive strategy. An examination of the possibility of fortifying the existing programme with a view to adapting to expected changes in climate in future is undertaken. Also, the possibility of watershed development integrating into a suitable mitigation strategy for the country is assessed. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, B.V.

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页码：919 / 933

页数：14

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