Chilka Lake, Asia’s largest inland brackish lagoon and second largest lagoon in the World is facing challenges emerging out of climate change. Chilika, being home for a number of threatened species of plants and animals was due to get attention of the administration and researcher fraternity.

To understand the impact of climate change on Chilika lagoon, the Chilika Development Authority and Wetlands International-South Asia (WISA) will launch a three-year research programme. The three-year research would focus on scenario of change in ecosystem components, processes and services of Chilika due to climate change.

Findings will be used to guide investment planning for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The project will be unveiled by Stephen McGurk, Regional Director (South Asia and China) of International Development Research Centre, also a noted development economist with experience in leading a wide range of projects.

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