Impact of the Climatic Change on the Seasonal Movement of the Gujjar and Bakarwals: Community Perceptions

Dr.Mohd. Tufail
2014 IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology  
Climatic change is an absolute reality which is experienced by the Gujjar and Bakarwal community of Kashmir which is affected from the climatic change with respect to its seasonal movement cycle with the livestocks which is disturbed from the last few years. Their economy is totally based on the livestock which is shattered by the droughts, unseasonal snowfall and other climate related problems in the region. The problem of climate related displacement in Kashmir poses major risks to societal
more » ... stainability of the Gujjar and Bakarwals. The seasonal movement of the Gujjar and Bakarwals is purely seasonal in character. They keep moving all round the year with respect to the availability of the pastures for their livestocks. But from the past few years their cycle of seasonal movement is disturbed due to the droughts in the Kashmir Valley, unseasonal snowfall in the summer months.
doi:10.9790/2402-08114146 fatcat:i52ymrmecrarre6th7fbiuje3y