Identification of the Wetland Having the Most Impact of Climate Change: A Case Study of Tripura, India
摘要
Wetlands are vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in wildlife habitats, water purification, and flood control, making them essential for maintaining biodiversity and providing various ecological services. Despite their importance, the specific impacts of climate change on the wetlands of Tripura have not been well-documented, creating a research gap that hampers effective management and conservation strategies. This study aims to identify the wetlands in Tripura that are most significantly impacted by climate change. To achieve this objective, two different multi-criteria decision-making methods, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Analytic Network Process (ANP), are employed for location selection and impact assessment of various wetlands in Tripura. The results indicate that Rudra Sagar Lake, a Ramsar Site in Tripura, is the most affected by climate change, highlighting the lake's vulnerability and the urgent need for targeted conservation efforts. Future research should focus on developing and implementing effective management and conservation strategies for the most affected wetlands, with continuous monitoring and more detailed studies needed to better understand the long-term impacts of climate change on these crucial ecosystems.