Groundwater plays a vital role in sustaining agriculture and water security in semi-arid regions of India, where increasing extraction pressures necessitate a clear understanding of its variability. This study examines the spatio-temporal dynamics of groundwater levels in the all...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45384
Kailana and Takhatsagar reservoirs are two key water bodies in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India), serving as the principal raw water storage sources for the city’s water supply. This study quantifies evaporation losses from these reservoirs and evaluates their implications for water man...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45381
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) represent a critical environmental, public health, and socio-economic challenge for freshwater ecosystems across India. Driven primarily by anthropogenic nutrient loading, climate change, and altered hydrological regimes, the proliferation of toxic phy...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45382
In several developing countries, the quest for food sovereignty has sparked considerable interest at the local and regional levels. Food production is heavily dependent on traditional rain-fed agriculture, which is highly sensitive to climatic fluctuations. Understanding climatic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45383
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges with several stresses on goats impacting them directly and indirectly. The sustainability of goat farming depends on farmer’s knowledge of the changing climate. The current study was conducted to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45379
Artisan work practices are significant contributors to occupational health hazards and environmental degradation in urban areas. This study investigated the health and environmental impacts of artisan activities in Festac Town, Lagos, with the objectives of identifying work-relat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45380
Background: Green gram (Vigna radiata) is an important pulse crop grown widely in India, valued for its nutritional content and adaptability to different seasons. However, its productivity is significantly affected by insect pests and environmental factors, with around 25 species...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45374
Talib Bashir Bhat, Akhlaq Amin Wani, Shah Murtaza Mushtaq, Asif Ali Gatoo, Mohammad Aijazul Islam, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Mohammad Iqbal Jeelani, G.M. Bhat, Parvez Ahmad Sofi & Mir Muskan Un Nisa·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
Grasslands are globally extensive ecosystems that deliver key services (carbon sequestration, climate regulation, soil and water conservation) and sustain pastoral livelihoods, yet they are increasingly degraded by land-use change, overgrazing, infrastructure expansion, and clima...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45375
Carbon market initiatives are increasingly recognized as mechanisms for enhancing climate adaptation while simultaneously improving livelihoods in vulnerable regions. This study examines the outcomes of carbon market initiatives on pastoralist livelihoods and household resilience...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45376
Agriculture significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from livestock and crop production, and is projected to rise by 2050 due to intensified practices. Complex biological, technical, and economic factors influence these emissions, highlighting the need...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45377