In conversation with Ritesh Kumar : how can wetland management better take into account climate uncertainty, considering the risks posed to the important services wetlands provide?

IDRC2014-08-282014-08-282014-03http://hdl.handle.net/10625/53096https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hceog9hN764The In Conversation video series brings to light the range of development research carried out by IDRC's partners, through short interviews with project teams.French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Entretien avec Ritesh Kumar : comment la gestion des milieux humides peut-elle mieux tenir compte des aléas du climat, vu les risques découlant du rôle important que jouent ces milieux?How can wetland management better take into account climate uncertainty, considering the risks posed to the important services wetlands provide? Ritesh Kumar of Wetlands International --South Asia explains that climate change and environmental impacts are affecting the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people that rely on wetland services provided by Chilika Lagoon in India. The project team is working with local government authorities to identify strategies for improving community resilience to such changes.video/quicktimeenLAND MANAGEMENTWETLANDSWATER MANAGEMENTLOCAL GOVERNMENTWATER SHORTAGECLIMATE CHANGEVULNERABLE GROUPSINDIA--CHILIKA LAGOONIn conversation with Ritesh Kumar : how can wetland management better take into account climate uncertainty, considering the risks posed to the important services wetlands provide?Project location: IndiaVideo