Abstract:

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts may result from natural processes or human activities. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change. Rajasthan, a state that is located in north-western India, is known for its arid and desert landscapes. While climate change has a huge impact throughout the geographical area of Rajasthan, certain regions are still more vulnerable than others. The effects of climate change are not the same and differ for various population groups. Some social groups are more susceptible to climate change than others because of their inability to cope, adapt, and heal. Knowing which communities are more vulnerable to climate change than others is crucial for making better policies. The identification of indicators that can estimate the current state of socioeconomic conditions is necessary for examining the socioeconomic vulnerability to climate change. This research aims to evaluate the socio-economic susceptibility of the 10 most populated districts of Rajasthan and suggest strategies to mitigate it. For this Study, data is collected from Secondary Sources like the Census of India, RSAPCC (Rajasthan State Action Plan on Climate Change). For this study, Socio-Economic Indicators like Population density, Female Literacy, Mean household size, Population growth rate, etc., are used to calculate Socio-Economic vulnerability. Mean, Standard Deviation, and Principal Component Analysis will be used for the analysis of data.

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Climate Change, Vulnerable People, Socio-Economic vulnerability, Socio-Economic Indicators.

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