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Managing water-related risks in the West Bengal Sundarbans: policy alternatives and institutions.
- Source :
- International Journal of Water Resources Development; Jan2018, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p78-96, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Persistent pressures from water-related threats – sea-level rise, soil and water salinization, and flooding due to embankment overtopping and failure – have made the West Bengal Sundarbans a challenging place to live, and effects of global climate change will only worsen conditions. Four alternative policy directions are examined: business as usual; intensive rural development; short-term out-migration of residents; and embankment realignment and facilitation of voluntary, permanent out-migration. The last of these is the recommended approach. Study findings have informed ongoing deliberations to build consensus on future policy directions for reducing the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07900627
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Water Resources Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126374591
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2016.1202099