Mining induced landscape degradation poses a critical ecological threat to tropical forests. Grounded in disturbance ecology, this study compares the effects of stone and silica sandstone mining on soil physicochemical properties and vegetation structure to assess whether the eco...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55424
Traditional biomass cookstoves widely used in developing regions exhibit low efficiency and high emissions, and although improved designs show potential, their thermal performance remains insufficiently studied, particularly regarding stove geometry, pot design, and key operation...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55425
Jasveer Singh, Narendra Singh, Sharanabasav Huded, Rajshree Karanwal, Bhavna Sharma, Manoj Kumar Tetarwal, Elizabeth Martin, Rajveer, Lakshya Choudhary, Sunil Kumar Sharma & Kailash Patel·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
Early blight of tomato, caused by Alternaria solani, is a major disease in tropical and subtropical regions. It survives in soil and plant debris and is strongly influenced by temperature, humidity, and rainfall, which favor its spread and severity, leading to significant yield l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55426
Background: Heat waves represent a growing climate risk in Sahelian cities, where households' adaptive capacities remain severely constrained by socioeconomic inequalities and housing conditions. Aim: This study analyses the adaptation strategies implemented, as well as the level...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55427
Land use and land cover (LULC) changes are widely recognized as key drivers of hydrological variability, particularly in tropical regions where observational data are often limited. The present study evaluates the influence of long-term LULC transformations on surface runoff dyna...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55423
Anantapur district lies between 13º40’ to 15º15’N latitude and 76º50’ to 78º30’E longitude. The geographical area of the district is 19,130 km2. Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year. Monthly rainfall forecasting was done using Seaso...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55420
Agroforestry, the integration of trees with crops and livestock, is widely recognized as a sustainable land-use system that enhances productivity, livelihood security, and environmental stability. The present study aimed to evaluate agroforestry practices in Patan Tehsil of Durg...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55421
Background: The coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, spanning approximately 1,076 km of the Bay of Bengal shoreline, are among the most agriculturally productive and climatically vulnerable regions in peninsular India. Accelerating sea-level rise and progressive salinity intrusion no...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55422
The municipality of Za-Kpota, located in southern Benin, is highly vulnerable to climate variability due to its strong dependence on rain-fed agriculture, which constitutes the main source of livelihood for local populations. This study aims to analyze the spatio-temporal variabi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55419
In a Sahelian context characterized by high hydroclimatic variability, the Diffa region is experiencing rainfall and temperature disturbances that are increasing the vulnerability of agropastoral systems. This study combines a survey of 234 households and the analysis of simulate...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45414
Payal Devi Chandrakar, Madhulika Singh, Neetu Swarnkar, Nisha Thakur, Anupama Pattanaik, Rana Abhilash Singh, Syed Wasifur Rahman, Rakesh Babu Gautam, Jai P Rai & Priti Jain·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
A shift toward resource-efficient and sustainable production systems is required due to the mounting strain that climate change, resource scarcity, and rising food demand are placing on global agricultural systems. This study examines new technical advancements that increase outp...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45415
Agroforestry systems the deliberate integration of trees with crops and/or livestock on the same land unit represent one of the most versatile and ecologically grounded land-use strategies available to smallholder farmers in India. Despite India's vast agroecological diversity an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45416
Background: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an important aromatic spice and herb widely cultivated for its seeds and leaves, with significant production in India. Seed germination and crop establishment can be improved through seed priming and organic invigoration techniques...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45417
Climate change and food systems are closely interrelated: the first poses a risk to production and nutrition whereas the latter is one of the primary sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, loss of biodiversity, and land degradation. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is placed a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45418
Air pollution is a major environmental problem in rapidly urbanizing regions due to vehicular emissions and industrial activities. Urban vegetation plays an important role in mitigating atmospheric pollutants by absorbing gaseous contaminants and trapping particulate matter. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45412