Permanent record · RIR–3007
Longitudinal Analysis of Maladaptation Risks in Indian Agricultural Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
This research explores the long-term impacts of agricultural adaptation strategies implemented by farmers in India. It aims to identify potential maladaptation outcomes resulting from current climate response practices.
What are the long-term consequences of current agricultural adaptation strategies regarding potential maladaptation in Indian farming?
Knowledge gap
What remains worth asking
The source suggests that there is a lack of longitudinal research concerning the unintended negative consequences of adaptation strategies.
Potential contribution
Why it may matter
Understanding maladaptation is critical to preventing long-term damage to agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods.
Academic placement
OECD fields and topic tags
Scope: Smallholder farming communities in diverse Indian agro-climatic zones. · Method signals: Longitudinal survey, Case study analysis
Possible study pathways
One question, different levels
Empirical assessment of adaptation outcomes
Systemic modeling of agricultural resilience
Qualification signal
88/100
- Requires multi-year data collection
- Focus on behavioral and institutional factors
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Provenance
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APA 7 source
Nivetha, S., & Mohanraj, K. (2026). Climate change adaptation in India: a systematic review of adaptation strategies, factors, impacts, barriers, and future research directions. Frontiers in Climate, 8, Article 1792955. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2026.1792955
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