Narratives of change: Actors’ perceptions of climate change and community-led innovation in Banspal, Odisha, India
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International Food Policy Research Institute
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The report examines how tribal community members and district officials in Banspal, Odisha perceive climate change, livelihoods, and local governance as part of building a climate‑focused Living Lab in the region. It is based on nine semi‑structured interviews conducted in 2025, mostly with tribal members, and aims to understand social–ecological challenges and opportunities for community‑led innovation. Interviewees emphasized agriculture as a primary livelihood, while noting challenges such as water scarcity, forest degradation, and conflicts with wild animals. Many tribal residents expressed concerns about unclear land tenure and the risk of losing forest rights to mining and logging interests. Participants also described noticeable climate‑related changes, especially irregular rainfall affecting farming and drinking water. District officials highlighted government programs supporting livelihoods, bamboo plantations, water infrastructure, and organic farming incentives, though uptake was limited. Communication between villagers and officials appeared inconsistent: officials described active channels, while villagers often reported limited engagement and greater trust in NGOs. Education gaps and difficulties accessing medical care and drinking water were recurring themes. Overall, the narratives reveal misalignments in perceptions, uneven access to resources, and strong community interest in forest protection, all of which will shape the development of the Banspal Living Lab.
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living labs, climate change, livelihoods, governance, innovation