Awareness and perception of climate change by smallholder farmers in two agroecological zones of Oyo state Southwest Nigeria

Akano, Oreoluwa Ibukun; Oluwasemire, K. O.; Oladele, O. I.

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“…This highlights that the age of farmers potentially in uences their perception of the occurrence of climate change events in their locality, agreeing withAmadou et al (2015) andMustafa et al (2019). The time-speci c context of 20 years within which the farmers' perceptions were assessed in this study reinforce that time duration is an important factor that shapes perceptions such that farmers' perceptions and awareness of climate change are heightened with age(Akano et al, 2022). This is re ected in the age dynamics of the study participants, who predominantly represent a mid-range age group of people between 40-60 years.…”

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Exploring climate change perspectives among smallholder farmers in rural Sierra Leone

Kainyande

2024

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Climate change remains one of the greatest global threats to human livelihoods and environmental sustainability. As the impact of climate extremities continues to reshape the livelihoods of communities in marginalized rural areas of the global south, it is imperative to understand how residents in these areas perceive climate impacts and how this understanding shapes their adaptation practices and engagement in public discourses on the topic. To address this, an empirical survey was conducted on ninety (90) households from three rural communities in Northern Sierra Leone, aiming to explore their perspectives on the climate change phenomenon from a farm-household standpoint. The dynamic relationship between the varying perspectives of the farmers and their socio-demographic and farm-specific characteristics was further examined through bivariate correlation analysis. The results underscore the crucial influence of socio-demographic and farm-specific factors in moderating farmers’ perceptions of climate events in the study area, with the dynamics of the relationship manifesting in both positive and negative trajectories. While crop rotation and regulation of planting times emerged as the predominant adaptation strategies of the farmers, given their profound utility in helping farmers cope with the evolving impacts of climate change, this study emphasizes the crucial role of addressing institutional and location-specific bottlenecks to facilitate farmers to practice other adaptation strategies that align with their specific needs. The results bear important implications for policymakers seeking to enhance the climate resilience of local farmers by providing current, location-specific information on climate perceptions and local adaptation strategies, which is crucial to guide the targeted planning and implementation of climate-related interventions.

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Exploring climate change perspectives among smallholder farmers in rural Sierra Leone

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2024

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“…Four distinct estimations are conducted: (a) the observed effect of adoption on adopters; (b) the observed effect on non-adopters (c) the hypothetical effect of adoption on non-adopters, assuming they had adopted (counterfactual); (d) the hypothetical effect of adoption on adopters, assuming they had not adopted (counterfactual). Following (Akano et al, 2023;Atta-Aidoo et al, 2022) Following (Akano et al, 2023;Di Falco et al, 2011;Gwara et al, 2022) 8)…”

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“…-40% lower maize yields in Southern Africa) leading to poor food-nutrition security (FNS) of the households (Akanbi et al, 2021;Tione et al, 2022). Notably, grain yields in South Africa especially maize which is the major staple food of the households have declined by 25% (Akanbi et al, 2021;Akano et al, 2023;Bahri et al, 2021). Thus, this situation had severe impacts on the livelihoods and FNS of rural farmers, who contribute around 65% of the country's food system (Akanbi et al, 2021).…”

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“…More so, the impact of climate change on FNS is increasingly severe (Maindi et al, 2020;Mullins et al, 2018;Tilahun et al, 2023), while the impact is compounded by the country's socioeconomic, and environmental trends coupled with population growth, limited land and water resources, economic transformation, and challenges in agriculture and the food systems value chain (FAO, 2021). These trends have prompted food security experts to conclude that agriculture and FNS in South Africa will face significant challenges in a world where temperature is continually rising (Akano et al, 2023;Issahaku & Abdulai, 2020;Tione et al, 2022). This prognosis prompted the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as well as other international multilateral organizations to contend that the implementation of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices are crucial for the country in order to enhance FNS (Akpan & Zikos, 2023;Omotayo et al, 2022;Ricart et al, 2022).…”

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Behavioral Intentions towards Climate-Smart Practices and Rural Farmer’s Food-Nutrition Security: A Micro Economic-Level Evidence

Omotoso,

Omotayo

2023

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The behavioural intention (BI) of adopting climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices plays a vital role in effectively mitigating the adverse impacts of climate shocks experienced by smallholder farmers in South Africa (SA). Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of information about the socio-psychological factors that influence farmers' adoption of CSA practices and their impacts on food-nutrition security (FNS). The study examined the BI of adopting CSA and its impact on the FNS of farming households in SA. A multistage sampling procedure was employed in selecting rural maize farmers across some selected villages in South Africa. To understand the association between behavioural adoption of CSA and FNS of farming households, an endogenous switching regression model was employed while household dietary diversity score (HDDS) and household food security score (HFIAS) were used to determine the FNS status of the households. The findings indicate that the behavioural intentions of farmers had a significant influence on their desire to implement CSA practices, hence FNS status. Therefore, the findings emphasized the significance of socio-psychological variables (behavioural intentions) in elucidating the adoption decision of CSA practices and its impact on FNS in SA. Following this backdrop, a concerted effort to raise knowledge of CSA practices through the dissemination of pertinent information will exert influence on the farmers' adoption behaviour towards CSA practices which is capable of improving the FNS of the rural maize farmers.

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“…Multiple studies have established a direct relationship between higher awareness and understanding of climate change and greater financial commitments towards sustainable initiatives [21][22][23]. Research indicates that an educated and engaged public is more inclined to endorse and financially support endeavours that advance sustainability.…”

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The Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing Mechanism in Steering Financial Flows Toward Sustainable Projects

Bhatnagar,

Taneja,

Kumar

2023

IJEI

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Climate change and environmental deterioration pose significant threats to the long-term well-being of our planet. The study focuses on measuring the impact of Carbon Pricing Mechanism on financial flows toward sustainable projects. To meet the research objectives, the first questionnaire was developed by conducting the factor analysis of the variables framed after a review of the literature, and then PLS-SEM was applied to a sample size of 363. On running the analysis of SMART-PLS 4, it was found that there is a strong relation between dependent and independent variables but a weak relation of moderation. The analysis covered in this research has important consequences for efficient corporate management. It offers a strategic plan for making well-informed decisions, which is the foundation of effective management. From a managerial perspective, the findings underscore the critical significance of policy interventions, specifically carbon pricing mechanisms, in shaping the flow of financial resources towards sustainability initiatives. Businesses should recognize that these policies possess the capacity to significantly impact public comprehension and perception of climate change.

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Awareness and perception of climate change by smallholder farmers in two agroecological zones of Oyo state Southwest Nigeria

Cited by 20 publications

References 84 publications

Exploring climate change perspectives among smallholder farmers in rural Sierra Leone

Exploring climate change perspectives among smallholder farmers in rural Sierra Leone

Behavioral Intentions towards Climate-Smart Practices and Rural Farmer’s Food-Nutrition Security: A Micro Economic-Level Evidence

The Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing Mechanism in Steering Financial Flows Toward Sustainable Projects

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