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The present study investigates the contribution of ecovillages towards mitigating the effects of climate change and fostering sustainable lifestyles. The research is centered on a case study conducted in the regions of Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh and Patiala, Punjab. The study aims to evaluate the effects of climate change on agriculture, water resources, and inadequate waste management. Additionally, it seeks to investigate the potential of ecovillages in promoting sustainability, analyze the contribution of ecovillages in mitigating climate change through sustainable agricultural practices, water management strategies, and efficient waste management, examine the awareness, attitudes, and practices of residents towards sustainable living and ecovillages, and offer suggestions for improving the role of ecovillages in addressing climate change and encouraging sustainable living practices.
The research methodology employs a qualitative approach for data gathering. A thorough review of literature is undertaken to collect pertinent data on the subject of climate change, its effects on agriculture, water resources, and inadequate waste disposal, in addition to the capacity of ecovillages to encourage sustainable lifestyles. The study employs various methods to gather primary data, including focus group discussions (FGDs), surveys, and stakeholder consultations conducted in the regions of Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Patiala (Punjab). The results are subjected to additional scrutiny through the utilization of quantitative data sourced from official government reports and websites.
The research inquiries encompass diverse facets, including the ramifications of climate change on agriculture, water resources, and waste management; the prospective contributions of ecovillages in fostering sustainability and abating climate change; particular sustainable agricultural practices, water management strategies, and waste management techniques executed in ecovillages; the consciousness, attitudes, and practices of inhabitants towards sustainable living and ecovillages; and suggestions for policymakers, stakeholders, and inhabitants. The study's results demonstrate the adverse impacts of climate change on agriculture, water resources, and waste management in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Ecovillages exhibit considerable potential in advancing sustainable living practices and addressing climate change by prioritizing sustainable agriculture, water management, and waste management. Hence making the community zero carbon emitting community. The research additionally underscores the degree of consciousness, perspectives, and behaviors of inhabitants towards sustainable existence and recognizes perceived advantages and obstacles linked with residing in ecovillages. The study's results could lead to the provision of suggestions for policymakers, stakeholders, and inhabitants to amplify the contribution of ecovillages towards mitigating climate change and fostering sustainable lifestyles. The aforementioned recommendations are intended to enhance policies, initiatives, and community involvement, thereby promoting a future that is more sustainable and resilient.
In its entirety, this dissertation provides a valuable contribution to the comprehension of the function of ecovillages in mitigating climate change and advancing sustainable lifestyles. The text offers valuable insights pertaining to the particular context of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and presents pragmatic suggestions for promoting sustainable development in these areas.
Keywords: Climate Change, Agriculture, Water Resources, Waste Management, Eco Village.
