South Asian Research Journal of Business and Management (SARJBM)
Volume-6 | Issue-02
Original Research Article
Strategies To Mitigate Climate Change Risks in Agriculture of Cooch Behar District, West Bengal
Dr. Wangda Gyatso Gyana and Prof. (Dr.) Ram Krishna Mandal
Published : April 8, 2024
Abstract
One of the major issues facing agricultural sustainability today is climate change. Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India has a large agrarian economy, with very small land holdings, and depends on rainfall from the monsoon season. This district is highly vulnerable to climate-related stresses such as erratic rainfall, increasing temperatures, floods, and extreme weather events. The purpose of this research is to identify the nature of the threats presented by climate change to agriculture in Cooch Behar district and identify strategies for reducing the impacts of these threats through mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies. This research draws from a number of methods, including empirical research and research studies performed in this region, as well as climate smart agriculture frameworks. Crop diversification, water resource management, technological innovations, institutional and policy support, as well as the use of local knowledge in developing the scientific innovations needed for increasing local resilience and improving sustainable agricultural practices were highlighted as key strategies to address climate-related challenges in Cooch Behar district.