During the first phase of our ASSAR work – the
Regional Diagnostic Study (RDS) – we identified three
semi-arid sub-regions in three states of India, in
which to do our work. These are: Bangalore in
Karnataka, Sangamner in Maharashtra, and Moyar
Bhavani in Tamil Nadu.
Working with stakeholders in these different contexts
we developed several key questions which were
contextualised within the larger national and regional
development processes. These questions serve as the
foundation for the next phase of our work, the
Regional Research Phase (RRP), where – in close
collaboration with our stakeholders – we aim to
identify equitable and transformative adaptation
pathways for the medium-term future (2015-2030).
In this brief, we identify and characterise the key
vulnerabilities in Moyar Bhavani.