Climate adaptation policy : adaptation in the semi-arid regions of India

In addition to climate drivers, structural drivers of vulnerability directly impact material and subjective wellbeing across the entire rural-urban continuum. This policy brief provides an overview of enablers to local adaptation in the Bangalore sub-region including a survey of observed adaptation options, and adaptation planning for mountain systems. It provides key policy recommendations. A majority of the region falls into 'high' to 'extreme' groundwater vulnerable zones. Illiteracy and lack of knowledge about leadership roles and responsibilities hinder active participation of women in governance