Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Yield Variability and Marginality: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Adaptive Strategies

Climate change significantly impacts agricultural productivity, leading to crop yield variability, which particularly affects marginalized communities. These communities frequently lack the resources and infrastructure needed to adapt adequately to shifting environmental conditions, rendering them particularly susceptible to food insecurity and economic instability. This study aims to investigate the relationship between climate change-induced crop yield variability and its implications on marginality, focusing on identifying vulnerable groups and regions and proposing adaptive strategies to mitigate these impacts. The research adopts a mixed-methodology framework, integrating both quantitative data analysis and qualitative evaluations. Statistical tools such as regression analysis, and time-series analysis. Data is sourced from meteorological records, agricultural surveys, and socioeconomic studies to ensure a robust analysis. The findings reveal a pronounced negative effect of climate variability on crop yields, with marginalized communities bearing the brunt due to their limited adaptive capacity. Regions with poor infrastructure, low economic development, and limited access to technology are found to be particularly vulnerable. The study highlights that while some communities have developed innovative local adaptation strategies, these are often insufficient to cope with the scale and frequency of climate impacts. It is essential to address the convergence of climate change, crop yield variability, and marginality to develop inclusive agricultural policies. Policies need to focus on enhancing the adaptive capacity of marginalized communities through improved infrastructure, access to climate-resilient agricultural practices, and financial support mechanisms. Keywords: Adaptive Strategies, Climate Change, Crop Yield Variability, Marginality