3. Climate Changes
Intrusion of sea and Saline impact on fresh water and soils.
Long summers and raising temperatures .
Delayed rainy season and erratic rainfall.
Severe flash flooding in the command areas of Nagavali and
Vamshadhara rivers
More frequent and intense Cyclones hitting Srikakulam coast
damaging crops and infrastructure.
Slump in fish catch after Tsunami.
Severe drop in ground water level and diminishing fresh water
availability.
Intruding deep drought situations in the hinter lands
threatening life support system of Adivasis.
Dying up of perennial streams and springs in tribal area
(Seetampeta,kotturu,Meliaputti & Mandasa )
4. Causes aggravating climate impact
Devastation of forest lands and vegetation cover (Eastern
Ghats )
Unsustainable production practices in agriculture, Horticulture,
fishery &Industry.(mono cropping ,indiscriminate use of
fertilizers and pesticides ,hazardous untreated effluents ,ill
equipped fishing sector )
Neglected sound micro irrigation systems (chain Tanks &
Geddalu ) and massive water bodies (saagars/Embankments)
developed by Parlakhemundi Maharaj Gajapati.
Wreckage of wetlands, marshy lands and mangroves.
(Sompeta, &Kakarapalli )
Unsound land use patterns (tourism ,industries & real estate )
threatening natural habitats .
5. ……..Causes aggravating climate impact in srikakulam
Short sighted policies of the government
compromising community interests on long term
basis in a hurry to push industry (colossal pollution
and loss of huge tracts of fertile agriculture lands).
Poor livelihood infrastructure to build the resilience
of communities to climate change impact.
Lack of awareness, skill sets and relevant
technological innovations to diversify the livelihoods
base and adapt to climate change conditions.
Unsustainable consumption practices (dependency
on market and neglected traditional crops and foods
& consumerism creeping even to the hinter land )
6. Consequences
Unviable fishing sector triggers forced migration of fisher folk to Andaman and also
west coast in search of livelihood.
Drastic changes in rainfall patterns and temperature levels, negatively impacting
agriculture and forest sector Production and productivity.( Especially Rice, Cashew,
turmeric and Coconut ).
New health-related hazards (Kidney problems in Uddanam Area)
Most significant impacts are negatively affecting the livelihoods of the most
vulnerable families in the district leading to severe food and nutrition insecurity
(Tribal mandals )
Untimely rail fall and flood situation devastating the crops inflicting huge loss to
farmers and making agriculture sector sick and loss making .
Extinction of traditional crops ,forest species ,herbs and few animal & bird species .
Deep drought conditions in tribal mandals affecting soil degradation and acute
shortage of drinking water forcing long hours of walk and burden on tribal women
and
Migration in search of livelihoods in the tribal area inflicting child labor .
Common property resources left with no care takers adding further dilapidation .
7. Migration (Fishing community to Andaman & Gujarat and Tribal community
to Urban Centers )
Accessing right under NREGA for gainful employment .
Solidarity Groups to sustain on their own and withstand pressure
(Cooperatives & Farmer Clubs )
Brought changes in the cropping patters and crop timings .
Acquiring new livelihood skills for greater employability .
Value addition of produce to enhance productivity and profitability .
(fishery ,Coir ,Cashew and tribal produce )
Adopting sustainable agriculture practices , integrated agro- forestry and
horticulture model.
Trying alternative energy sources (solar ).
Accessing risk-financial services .
Convergence with existing services and stakeholders to leverage resources to
sustain climate change conditions .
Coping strategies
8. The problem statement .
The impact of these conditions is very
heavy and negative on the overall
development of the region, food and
water security, infrastructure, health
and wellbeing of communities
especially the most vulnerable.
9. Perspective focus:
It is crucial to reinforce community
resilience and local adaptive capacity. It is
therefore necessary to link climate
adaptation strategies with development,
poverty reduction and disaster risk
reduction efforts in the district
Srikakulam..
10. Few Response Strategies need to Adopt :
Reducing vulnerability and risk: Awareness
building, information dissemination, Capacity
building and preparedness.
Increasing resilience of communities:
strengthening community resilience and local
adaptive capacity in a changing climate
situation .Sustainable Resource Management,
Livelihoods diversification, Skill Development
and networking & alliance building.
Improving well-being: Community organization,
strengthening institutional systems and local
governance, convergence of services, advocacy on
rights & entitlements.
