What is it about?
This study examines the lived experiences of annual floods and climate challenges among the Mishing indigenous community residing on Majuli Island. The Mishing community is noteworthy for being one of the most significant and longstanding populations on Majuli Island.
Featured Image
Why is it important?
The expanding trend of climate change and the escalating natural disasters continue to pose many issues for marginalized communities. The study's primary focus is on the reasons for tackling flood and climate change issues, which involve many facets of environmental, social, economic, and well-being for humans. The article promotes proactive steps to slow down climate change and increase resiliency to its effects, particularly emphasizing social and economic stability, environmental preservation, water security, infrastructure resilience, and multilateral cooperation.
Perspectives
The data collection phase was conducted during the flood occurrence. Communication was the most challenging aspect of reaching out to people. However, the researcher could conduct the study with the support and help of the locals and NGOs. The article, therefore, interprets not only the experiences of the locals with floods and climate challenges but also the author's first hands-on experience.
Watimongba Longkumer
Christ University
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Between Floods and Climate Change: Revisiting the Mishing Community of Majuli Island, Northeast India, Asian Journal of Water Environment and Pollution, March 2024, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/ajw240022.
You can read the full text:
Contributors
The following have contributed to this page
