Climate Change and Extension: Climate Smart Practices at Grassroot Levels

Climate Change and Extension presents a comprehensive examination of the intersection between climate change and agricultural extension, providing insights, strategies, and practical guidance for stakeholders in the agricultural sector. This book emphasizes the vital role of agricultural extension services in facilitating climate-smart practices among farmers. Extension workers play a pivotal role in disseminating knowledge, providing training, and promoting the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance agricultural sustainability in the context of climate change.

This book delves into the complex relationship between climate change and the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on the role of agricultural extension services. The authors discuss effective strategies for farmers to adapt to the changing climate. They provide in-depth discussions on various adaptation and mitigation strategies, including the implementation of sustainable management systems and the role of need-based, location-specific technologies in addressing climate change. This book also establishes a crucial connection between nutritional security and climate change, shedding light on the intricate relationship between these two factors.

In-depth case studies feature examples from diverse geographic regions, showcasing how local communities have successfully adapted to climate change with the support of effective agricultural extension services. These stories highlight the resilience and innovation of farmers who have embraced new practices and technologies, illustrating replicable models for others.

Prof. Kalyan Ghadei, Ph.D (BHU), B.Mus (ABGMM),C.C(PI) has a good academic career throughout . Prof. Ghadei has successful record activities at All India Radio, Cuttack, CIFA(ICAR), Bhubaneswar and in OUAT Odisha for transfer of Agricultural , aquaculture and pearl culture technology in Odisha and India. He is serving as a Professor & Head in the Department of Extension Education in Banaras Hindu University, BHU, Varanasi. He has published more than 60 research papers , authored 09 books and about 25 book chapters. He is a member of many national and international professional societies. Prof. Ghadei has received many awards of national and international repute. The most significant award to his credit is Raman fellowship as a visiting scholar to USA and Post Doctoral fellow at Virginia Tech , USA to study climate change issues and its mitigation strategies.