This open access book documents myriads of ways community-based climate change adaptation and
resilience programs are being implemented in South Asian countries. The narrative style of
writing in this volume makes it accessible to a diverse audience from academics and researchers
to practitioners in various governmental non-governmental and international agencies. At a
time when climate change presents humanity with a gloomy future the stories of innovation
creativity grassroots engagement and locally applicable solutions highlighted in this book
provides insights into hopeful ways of approaching climate solutions. South Asian countries
have been dealing with the impact of climate change for decades and thus offer valuable
learning opportunities for developing countries within and beyond the region as well as many
western countries that are confronting the wrath of climate induced natural disasters more
recently. SANDEE has been a pioneer in the developmentof research and training in environmental
economics and related issues in South Asia and Prof Maler has been throughout SANDEE's history
its mentor and its strongest supporter. Many young economists in South Asia have significantly
benefited from Prof Maler's guidance and inputs. The present volume on Climate Change and
Community Resilience: Insights from South Asia is a fitting tribute and an excellent reflection
of Prof Maler's contributions to the SANDEE programme throughout his association. - Mahesh
Banskota Professor Development Studies School of Arts Kathmandu University This
comprehensive volume aptly identifies grassroots initiatives as the core of the problem of
adaptation to climate change. The analysis of the different experiments is lucid inclusive
and full of interesting detail. The methodologies used and the subjects covered span a range of
frameworks and narratives. Put together the studies are a fitting tribute to Karl-GoranMaler
who spent years putting his impeccable expertise to use for the cause of enhancing research in
South Asia. - Kanchan Chopra Former Director and Professor Institute of Economic Growth
Delhi and Fellow SANDEE The slow international policy response to climate change elevates the
importance of understanding how communities can respond to climate change's many threats. This
unusually accessible volume provides that understanding for South Asia while being relevant to
the rest of the world. Its emphasis on research by scholars from the region makes it a
wonderful tribute to Prof. Karl-Göran Mäler who contributed so much to the growth of
environmental economics research capacity in South Asia. - Jeffrey R. Vincent Clarence F.
Korstian Professor of Forest Economics & Management Nicholas School of the Environment Duke
University USA
