ABSTRACT
Climate variability and extreme hazard events can severely affect the life and livelihoods of many marginalised and vulnerable groups. Livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (stores, claims and access) and activities required for a means of living (Chambers and Conway, 1992). Extreme changes in their natural environment not only restrict the vulnerable groups’ access to basic livelihood resources, but it also reduces their capabilities to function as individuals and communities. Green social workers shaping local level responses to climate change should aim at developing both vulnerability reduction and just adaptation strategies. This chapter demonstrates that such initiatives are possible by enhancing the capabilities of tribal communities through action research.
