@article{98786cbbfbc94261a222ce8c037474dc,
title = "Integrating climate information into decision making for building resilience: A case study on farming communities in Bihar, India",
abstract = "Effective utilization of available weather and climate information is important to develop efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems. National meteorological agencies supported by global and regional centers are trying to generate climate forecasts tailored to sector-specific operational applications for a wide range of potential users. However, the big challenge is to develop a mechanism that will effectively communicate the information in a language that could be easily understood at different levels to obtain the maximum benefits from the information they receive. The International Research and Applications Project (IRAP) was a research experiment aimed at improving the livelihoods of rural farmers in Bihar, India, by producing and providing them with tailored weather and climate information. Forecast Application for Risk Management in Agriculture (FARM) schools were conducted to improve the awareness of farmers about the need for climate information and climate adaptation interventions which was applied for Kharif crops in summer monsoon 2018. A communication mechanism was established with the support of local partners to disseminate the tailored forecast and advisories to farmers. Assessment results revealed that the climate information is strongly valued by farmers if provided through a mechanism that they trust. More vulnerable farmers have limited access and ability to use the information, thus capacity building efforts like FARM schools are immensely helpful. Farmers recognize the critical role of climate variability in determining livelihood outcomes and actively seek out information to manage variability. This intervention helped trained farmers to better adjust their farming decisions through enhanced uptake of weather and climate information.",
keywords = "Awareness, Communication, FARM School, Forecasts, IRAP",
author = "Agarwal Anshul and Sawant Mitesh and G. Srinivasan and J. Buizer and T. Finan and Singh, {K. K.} and S. Kumar",
note = "Funding Information: This manuscript is based on findings from International Research and Applications Project (IRAP) funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The authors would like to acknowledge the support provided by all implementing partners including the University of Arizona, Institute of the Environment and Columbia University International Research Institute for Climate and Society, India Meteorological Department, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Krishi Vigyan Kendra's, and CSO partners Centre for Ecology and Research, Thanjavur, Kaushalya Foundation, Patna, Mahila Vikas Samiti, Nawada, Adhikar CSO, Ghanshyampur, Satya Sri Sai Social Welfare Trust, East Champaran. We acknowledge the support provided by Ms. Kareff Rafisura for language editing. Funding Information: This manuscript is based on findings from International Research and Applications Project (IRAP) funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The authors would like to acknowledge the support provided by all implementing partners including the University of Arizona, Institute of the Environment and Columbia University International Research Institute for Climate and Society, India Meteorological Department, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Krishi Vigyan Kendra{\textquoteright}s, and CSO partners Centre for Ecology and Research, Thanjavur, Kaushalya Foundation, Patna, Mahila Vikas Samiti, Nawada, Adhikar CSO, Ghanshyampur, Satya Sri Sai Social Welfare Trust, East Champaran. We acknowledge the support provided by Ms. Kareff Rafisura for language editing. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 The Authors",
year = "2022",
month = dec,
doi = "10.1016/j.cliser.2022.100328",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "28",
journal = "Climate Services",
issn = "2405-8807",
publisher = "Elsevier BV",
}