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This volume addresses livelihood vulnerabilities due to climate change-induced socio-environmental stresses among different communities in various geographical locations in India, and discusses how the people and communities can become resilient to these stresses.

This book offers a new lens, combining nature-based solutions (NBS) and social engineering (SE) to address the environmental and social dimensions of hazard resilience. Natural hazards increasingly disrupt livelihoods, particularly in vulnerable and ecologically sensitive areas like deltas. Climate change and human interventions have intensified these events, turning floods, cyclones, and erosion into recurring, quasi-natural disasters. In delta regions, where dense populations rely heavily on natural resources, the loss of land, water access, and productive ecosystems severely undermines livelihood security.Resilience depends not only on infrastructure or aid, but also on the diversity of livelihood strategies, social and economic adaptability, and equitable access to resources. While past research often focuses on risk models and mitigation measures, it frequently neglects the lived experience of crisis - how opportunities are lost, pathways to recovery are blocked, and which sections of society are repeatedly left behind.NBS, such as mangrove restoration, wetland conservation, or green buffer zones, are particularly relevant for delta systems, offering low-cost, sustainable protection. SE complements this by fostering community-led adaptation and transforming social behaviors harmoniously with natural systems.Focusing on delta regions and beyond, this book fills a critical gap by integrating hazard science, livelihood analysis, and community-centered approaches. It aims to support more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient futures, especially for those on the frontline of climate and environmental crises.

This book presents a detailed study on Aligarh’s urban fringe, focusing on the livelihood of the villagers who have lived there for generations, and on that of the migrants residing in the villages. As a Class-I city, located in the most populated state (Uttar Pradesh) of India, Aligarh has gained in importance due to its proximity to the national capital (New Delhi) and Uttar Pradesh’s industrial cities (Kanpur and Ghaziabad). The 2011 census showed that of the total population of the district, 33.1 per cent was urban (872,575 residents). Projections by the Town and Country Planning Department suggest that the city will have some 1.2 million inhabitants and there will be a need for another 64,000 houses. Thus, the city will expand extensively into its urban fringe, which is expected to entail large-scale transformations. The expansion of the city will significantly influence nearby villages in terms of land use and population, both physically and socio-economically.