Climate change perception and local adaptation of natural resource management in a farming community of Cameroon: A case study

Chimi, Pierre Marie; Mala, William Armand; Fobane, Jean Louis; Essouma, François Manga; Mbom, Jean Aimé; Funwi, Forbi Preasious; Bell, Joseph Martin

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2022.100539

“…The intended sample size was used to calculate the number of households (N) to be surveyed in each village for the study's selection of farm households, with N equal to 10, 15, and 20 in villages with more than [0-99], [100-199], and [300-399] households, respectively (Bocquet, 2000;Chimi et al, 2022). A systematic or interval sampling approach was used to sample the entire hamlet.…”

Section: Samplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, several studies on the determinants of adaptation to climate change have been conducted, including (Chimi et al, 2022) ), and food security management strategies have been developed by the state and development organizations. These studies have helped to better understand the concept of food security that suits the adverse effects of climate change (WFP, 2016).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Family Farming Systems in Northern Central Cameroon: Challenges and Prospects for Food Security

Chimi

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Mala

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,

Essouma

³

et al. 2023

ESJ

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If family farming is supported, it can serve as a foundation for growth and food security. One of Cameroon's biggest development challenges is still food insecurity. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the situation and key determinants of food security in the northern forest-savanna transition zone of the Central Cameroon Region. To do this, 180 family farmers from Mbangassina, Ntui, Batchenga, and Obala participated in a survey and field observations (January-March 2020; March-May 2021, and July-September 2021). According to this survey and these findings, the useful agricultural area is 4.55 ± 0.21 hectares. Cocoa, yam, cassava, maize, plantain, sweet potato, and peanut are the principal crops mentioned. With a mixed workforce, the vast majority of agricultural work is performed manually (machetes, daba, etc). (Family and external). Seven significant challenges face family farming in these areas: poor market organization, bad road/track conditions, a lack of inputs, seasonal uncertainties/rainfall deficits, challenging access to irrigation, unstable land tenure, challenging access to credit, and challenging access to agricultural equipment. Each community faces unique challenges. The family agricultural industry, which these people rely on for their food security, needs to be saved to overcome these obstacles. According to the findings, expanding access to financial and commercial services will help agricultural operations in the study area increase food security. This will be in line with initiatives made by both governmental and non-governmental organizations to advance agricultural technologies as a way to address the issue of food insecurity.

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“…The intended sample size was used to calculate the number of households (N) to be surveyed in each village for the study's selection of farm households, with N equal to 10, 15, and 20 in villages with more than [0-99], , and [300-399] households, respectively (Bocquet, 2000;Chimi et al, 2022). A systematic or interval sampling approach was used to sample the entire hamlet.…”

Section: Samplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Calculating the number of households in the space (R) between the two households to be interviewed as part of this sampling technique (N). The gap that needed to be filled was calculated using the formula (R = P/N) (Chimi et al, 2022;PAR, 2018).…”

Section: Samplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Family Farming Systems in Northern Central Cameroon: Challenges and Prospects for Food Security

Chimi

¹

,

Mala²,

Essouma³

et al. 2022

ESJ

0

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If family farming is supported, it can serve as a foundation for growth and food security. One of Cameroon's biggest development challenges is still food insecurity. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the situation and key determinants of food security in the northern forest-savanna transition zone of the Central Cameroon Region. To do this, 180 family farmers from Mbangassina, Ntui, Batchenga, and Obala participated in a survey and field observations (January-March 2020; March-May 2021, and July-September 2021). According to this survey and these findings, the useful agricultural area is 4.55 ± 0.21 hectares. Cocoa, yam, cassava, maize, plantain, sweet potato, and peanut are the principal crops mentioned. With a mixed workforce, the vast majority of agricultural work is performed manually (machetes, daba, etc). (Family and external). Seven significant challenges face family farming in these areas: poor market organization, bad road/track conditions, a lack of inputs, seasonal uncertainties/rainfall deficits, challenging access to irrigation, unstable land tenure, challenging access to credit, and challenging access to agricultural equipment. Each community faces unique challenges. The family agricultural industry, which these people rely on for their food security, needs to be saved to overcome these obstacles. According to the findings, expanding access to financial and commercial services will help agricultural operations in the study area increase food security. This will be in line with initiatives made by both governmental and non-governmental organizations to advance agricultural technologies as a way to address the issue of food insecurity.

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“…However, it is crucial to understand that the observable effects of climate change give people a chance to increase their confidence in the reality of the phenomenon. Alternatively, prior beliefs may shape public perceptions through a process of motivated reasoning (Chimi et al, 2022;Ali et al, 2020). To properly organize the dissemination of contemporary scientific knowledge, it is also necessary to outline the indigenous knowledge and climatic concerns of the local population.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indigenous knowledge, climate change and transformations of Gwadar fishing community

Ullah

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Khan²,

Begum³

et al. 2023

IJCCSM

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Purpose This paper explores the indigenous climate knowledge (ICK) of the Gwadar fishing community in Pakistan. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the accuracy of ICK and how climatic change brings changes to it and the social lives of local fishers. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research methods, including participant observation, in-depth interviews and oral histories, were used to collect the data. Findings Finding from this long fieldwork shows that this fishing community has a harmonious relationship with nature and local ecology. Their knowledge of local ecology enables them to have equal access to natural resources, sustainable resource management, disaster risk reduction and strong social organization on the coast of Gwadar. Recently their deep relationship with local ecology and sociocultural organization has been disturbed due to huge climate changes caused by human manipulation of the environment. Their ability to foresee climatic events has been reduced. They are finding it impossible to estimate fish availability due to massive climate changes. Local communities are losing their traditional livelihoods and socioeconomic autonomy as a result of growing climate change. Climatic change adds to the existing poverty situation and increases political instability in the region. Practical implications The study suggests using the fishermen’s valuable indigenous knowledge of local ecology, climate and its ties to local traditions, culture and resource management for a scientific understanding of climate change and marine resource management in Gwadar, Pakistan. Originality/value This is an ethnographic study based on a long term field work. Fishing community is passing through catastrophic climatic changes in the region. This community has been ignored by both government and researchers to record their problems and bring them to academia and media. Therefore, this study will help them raise their voices.

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Climate change perception and local adaptation of natural resource management in a farming community of Cameroon: A case study

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Family Farming Systems in Northern Central Cameroon: Challenges and Prospects for Food Security

Family Farming Systems in Northern Central Cameroon: Challenges and Prospects for Food Security

Indigenous knowledge, climate change and transformations of Gwadar fishing community

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