Fishermen heavily rely on natural resources for their livelihood, a reliance known to be affected by climate dynamics. However, most current research primarily concentrates on the effects of climate-driven changes in ocean productivity on fish distribution and production, neglecting to address the impact on fishing activities and the adaptive measures adopted in response. This study aimed to explore the impact of climate risksClimate risk on fishing activities in Uran KoliwadaUran Koliwada, Raigad District of Maharashtra. The primary objectives are to assess changes in fishing efforts and production and investigate the impacts of weather patterns and climate variabilityClimate variability on fish yields, fishing duration, and livelihoods. To achieve these objectives, a combination of surveys, focus group discussionsFocus group discussion, and in-depth interviews was conducted to gather primary and secondary data from various sources. The study revealed that catch per unit efforts serve as a basic measure of abundance, and weather and climate variabilityClimate variability significantly affect fishermen, leading to risks such as loss of life, boat submergence, and adverse health impacts.

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Impact of Climate Variability on Fishermen Livelihood: Evidence from the Western Coast of India

  • Shailendra Rai,
  • Somnath Bera

摘要

Fishermen heavily rely on natural resources for their livelihood, a reliance known to be affected by climate dynamics. However, most current research primarily concentrates on the effects of climate-driven changes in ocean productivity on fish distribution and production, neglecting to address the impact on fishing activities and the adaptive measures adopted in response. This study aimed to explore the impact of climate risksClimate risk on fishing activities in Uran KoliwadaUran Koliwada, Raigad District of Maharashtra. The primary objectives are to assess changes in fishing efforts and production and investigate the impacts of weather patterns and climate variabilityClimate variability on fish yields, fishing duration, and livelihoods. To achieve these objectives, a combination of surveys, focus group discussionsFocus group discussion, and in-depth interviews was conducted to gather primary and secondary data from various sources. The study revealed that catch per unit efforts serve as a basic measure of abundance, and weather and climate variabilityClimate variability significantly affect fishermen, leading to risks such as loss of life, boat submergence, and adverse health impacts.