An Overview and Impact of Climate Changes Among The Users in Coimbatore City

Climate change has been considered a significant factor that influences the structure of food systems and consumption behaviour in urban centers like Coimbatore City. The present study attempts to appraise the very impact of changing climate on food consumption patterns and adaptation strategies by urban consumers. In this regard, primary data from 130 respondents were gathered through a structured questionnaire, and the analysis was done by percentage analysis, t-test, and chi-square test. The results indicate that a greater proportion of the consumers have experienced change in food consumption due to climatic variation. The variable gender significantly influenced the satisfaction with regard to food availability. The type of family significantly influenced satisfaction with regard to adaptation strategies. The study focuses on sustainable and household-specific adaptations in order to strengthen climate-resilient food consumption in Coimbatore City.