Adaptation to Climate Change by Smallholder Farmers in Rural Communities: Evidence from Sri Lanka

Menike, L. M. C. S.; Arachchi, K.A.G.P. Keeragala

doi:10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.057

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“…The involvement of women in farming activities is also because of their desire to support their households. The study is also consistent with the findings of Menike and Arachchi (2016) who state that the agricultural sector is most sensitive to changing climatic conditions which affect agricultural production and farming communities. Further the study agrees with the findings of Lindoso et al 2012 who state that smallholder farmers are one of the most vulnerable social groups to climate change.…”

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Climate Change Shocks Sensitivity Index of Smallholder Farmers Engaged in Farming and Non-Farming Activities in Kinakomba Ward, Tana River County, Kenya

2020

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Understanding the future of smallholder farmers of Kinakomba Ward in Tana River is critical to the design and development of policies. One of the major concerns is establishing how sensitive these farmers are to climate change shocks. This study sought to determine sensitivity index of smallholder farmers that rely on rainfed agriculture and nonfarming activities to climate change related shocks with the intent of formulating appropriate programmes and policies. A descriptive survey research design was used. Stratified random sampling was employed to select 390 households. The qualitative and quantitative data collected using questionnaires was analysed by use of metric of sensitivity and chi-square goodness of fit test. The study revealed that smallholder farmers who relied on farming activity alone had a sensitivity of 43.17% to climate change related shocks while those who rely on non-farming activities had a sensitivity of 36.40%. When the households engage in both farming and non-farming, the sensitivity will increase by 21.20% due to the interactions between the two activities. Although the sensitivity percentage for the farmers who engaged in the two activities is low, sensitivity was statistically significant (P=0.00038). Further findings showed that the ratio of farming to nonfarming was 0.58 and those households dependent on farming and engaged in nonfarming was 0.45 and when they engage in both activities at the same time, they were more sensitive at 0.942. Despite the significance sensitivity to climate change related shocks, farming sector was ranked as more important (81.5%) than other livelihood activities. The study concluded that sensitivity of the smallholder farmers to climate change related shocks had a significant influence on their livelihoods. The County Government in partnership with stakeholders develops interventions of adaptation options and empowerment of farmers with skills in diversification of livelihoods options.

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“…Farmers in cooperative societies also share innovative ideas, challenges and successes with one another and collaborate in decision-making (Uddin et al 2014). Boansi et al (2017) and Menike and Keeragala-Arachchi (2016) found that membership of groups of this kind enhances adoption of climate risk management measures.…”

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Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeneke¹,

Igberi²,

Aligbe

et al. 2019

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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This paper examined climate change adaptation strategies in fish farming and the effect of such methods on the profit of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Using cross‐sectional data obtained from 420 fish farmers from the region and applying multivariate probit and instrumental variable regressions, the study found that fish farmers have adopted a broad range of strategies to address climate risk and that these have significantly increased farmers’ profit. Our findings indicated important relationships between certain farm, socio‐economic and institutional characteristics and the adaptation actions. The study provides useful insight into factors that potentially encourage the adoption of livelihood‐enhancing climate risk adaptation strategies by fish farmers in the Niger Delta region and similar contexts.

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“…socioeconômicas tais como nível de escolaridade, o percentual da renda advinda do manejo da propriedade, tamanho da família, idade do produtor e a assistência técnica são determinantes do comportamento dos agricultores em termos da adoção de estratégias de adaptação. Além disso, podem ter efeito positivo e constituírem-se em incentivo para a utilização de novas tecnologias menos nocivas ao meio ambiente (Gebrehiwot & Venn, 2013;Zeleke & Aberra, 2014;Mabe et al, 2014;Galdies et al, 2016;Menike & Arachchi, 2016;Niles & Mueller, 2016;Tesfahunegn et al, 2016). Ademais, variáveis relativas à percepção, crença e conhecimento no que tange às mudanças climáticas e suas implicações sobre o produtor e propriedade são condições igualmente importantes e determinantes para a decisão de adaptação (Kpadonou et al, 2012;Lebel, 2013;Naess, 2013;Nguyen et al,2016).…”

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Conhecimento sobre mudanças climáticas implica em adaptação? Análise de agricultores do Nordeste brasileiro

Carlos

Cunha

Pires

2019

Rev. Econ. Sociol. Rural

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Resumo: Este estudo analisa a relação entre conhecimento sobre as mudanças climáticas e adoção de estratégias adaptativas de agricultores do Nordeste (bacia hidrográfica do Rio das Contas, Bahia). Metodologicamente, foi estimado um modelo Probit Bivariado Aparentemente Não Relacionado. Os resultados evidenciaram que conhecimento e adaptação são correlacionados e devem ser pensados de forma conjunta. Agricultores que conhecem os efeitos das mudanças climáticas têm maior probabilidade de adotar medidas adaptativas.Isso reforça a importância de se considerar a percepção, o conhecimento e as condições socioeconômicas dos indivíduos na formulação de políticas públicas de combate aos efeitos das mudanças climáticas.Palavras-chave: conhecimento, adaptação, mudanças climáticas, bacia hidrográfica do Rio das Contas, probit bivariado aparentemente não relacionado. Abstract: We analyze the relationship between farmer's knowledge about climate change and the adoption of adaptive strategies. The study area was the Brazilian Northeast (Rio das Contas basin, Bahia). Methodologically, we estimated a Seemingly Unrelated Bivariate Probit model. The resultsshowed that knowledge and adaptation are correlated and should be considered together. Farmers who are aware of the climate change effects are more likely to adapt. This finding reinforces the importance of considering the perception, knowledge and socioeconomic conditions of individuals in the formulation of public policies to counteract the negative effects of climate change.

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Adaptation to Climate Change by Smallholder Farmers in Rural Communities: Evidence from Sri Lanka

Cited by 80 publications

References 3 publications

Climate Change Shocks Sensitivity Index of Smallholder Farmers Engaged in Farming and Non-Farming Activities in Kinakomba Ward, Tana River County, Kenya

Climate Change Shocks Sensitivity Index of Smallholder Farmers Engaged in Farming and Non-Farming Activities in Kinakomba Ward, Tana River County, Kenya

Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Conhecimento sobre mudanças climáticas implica em adaptação? Análise de agricultores do Nordeste brasileiro

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