Fishery livelihoods and adaptation to climate change: a case study of Chilika lagoon, India

Iwasaki, Shinya; Razafindrabe, Bam H. N.; Shaw, Rajib

doi:10.1007/s11027-009-9167-8

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“…The constraints that were reported are mainly associated with limited physical infrastructure and access to basic services like credit that characterize most fisher communities (Olago et al 2007;Iwasaki et al 2009;MRAG 2011). Therefore, providing these services can address the constraints.…”

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Fishers’ perceptions of climate change, impacts on their livelihoods and adaptation strategies in environmental change hotspots: a case of Lake Wamala, Uganda

Musinguzi

Efitre

Odongkara

et al. 2015

Environ Dev Sustain

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Fisheries resources support livelihoods of fishing communities but are threatened by over-exploitation, habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species and climate change. Unlike the other threats, climate change has received limited consideration and reducing its risks requires appropriate adaptation strategies. This study used quantitative and qualitative methods to generate knowledge on fishers' perceptions of climate change, changes in climate variables and their impacts on livelihoods, adaptation strategies, constraints to adaptation and required interventions to promote adaptation strategies that would enable fishers to build resilience to sustain their livelihoods. We found that fishers were aware of changes in climate conditions manifested by unpredictable seasons, floods and droughts. Fishing remained the main livelihood activity. However, the dominance of fishes had changed from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) to the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell). Floods and droughts were associated with damage to gears, boats, landing sites and changes in fish catches and sizes, income from fishing and fish consumption. The fishers adapted by increasing time on fishing grounds and changing target species and fishing gear among other things. Some innovative fishers diversified to high-value crops and livestock. This increased their income beyond what was solely earned from fishing which provided an incentive for some of them to quit fishing. Livelihood diversification was enhanced by use of communications technology, membership of social groups, increasing fishing days and fishing experience. Adaptation was, however, constrained by limited credit, awareness and access to land, which require interventions such as improving access to credit, irrigation facilities, appropriate planting materials and awareness raising. We identified adaptation strategies, which if promoted and their constraints addressed, could increase resilience of fishers to the influence of climate change and sustain their livelihoods.

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Fishers’ perceptions of climate change, impacts on their livelihoods and adaptation strategies in environmental change hotspots: a case of Lake Wamala, Uganda

Musinguzi

Efitre

Odongkara

et al. 2015

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…A similar situation prevails in the Chilika lagoon, India. Here, 97% of fishing communities depend solely on fishing for income generation [62]. In the fishing camps of Lake Kariba, the average number of livelihood activities in which each household is involved is higher in the wet season (1.7) than in the dry season (1.1).…”

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Assessing the Sensitivity of Small-Scale Fishery Groups to Climate Change in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

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Abstract:Climate change continues to pose threats to fisheries and fishery-dependent communities globally. Vulnerability to climate change is a function of exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. Sensitivity is largely determined by the differences in socio-economic conditions among communities, and conflicts over resources often exacerbate this sensitivity. This study aims to understand factors affecting the sensitivity to climate change. The objectives are twofold: first, to develop indicators affecting sensitivity and to determine how they affect sensitivity, second, to compare sensitivity of two small-scale fishing groups (fishing camps and fishing villages). The study used twelve indicators, which are categorized into two; the community characteristics and assets, and threats and conflicts. Results show that fishing camps are less sensitive to climate change than fishing villages since they have more varied livelihood sources, such as crop farming. This allows for more sources of income. Both groups experience conflict with other lake users and wildlife attacks, which amplify their sensitivity through the reduction of fishing grounds and the damaging of fishing gear. It also shows that both climate and non-climate factors affect sensitivity, and understanding this can help to increase adaptive capacity. The findings allow for formulation of policy recommendations to help strengthen the livelihoods of small-scale fisheries.

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“…Case studies lend themselves to the complexities of climate change vulnerability research, allowing for the examination of multiple stressors that change over time and space (Ford et al, 2010b;Adger, 1999). Several authors have identified a need to conduct more in-depth, community studies that consider the complex, dynamic circumstances in which these adaptive strategies are employed (Iwasaki, 2009;Verner, 2010;Kronik & Verner, 2010). This study's use of a case study will thus allow for a more detailed, deeper understanding of the topic (Ford et al, 2010b).…”

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Vulnerability and adaptive capacity of community food systems in the Peruvian Amazon: a case study from Panaillo

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AcknowledgementsThe community members of Panaillo taught me so much that extends far beyond this research and have inspired me to work harder and to be better. I deeply appreciate their friendship, their faith, and their endless supply of paranta shui. The quality, scope and meaning of this research are a direct result of their hard work. I am extremely grateful to my supervisor, Dr. James Ford, for serving as an invaluable mentor to me for several years. He introduced me to the concepts and politics surrounding climate change adaptation and has inspired me to continue working in this field for many years to come. He taught me to think critically about my own work and the work of others and I admire his commitment to community engagement and to resolving these 'wicked' problems. Through his guidance and example, I have learned how to make meaningful impacts in climate change adaptation research and I truly appreciate the freedom he has given me in carrying out this research.

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Fishery livelihoods and adaptation to climate change: a case study of Chilika lagoon, India

Abstract: Climate change, Adaptation, Livelihood, Sustainable livelihood approach, Chilika lagoon,

Cited by 65 publications

References 14 publications

Fishers’ perceptions of climate change, impacts on their livelihoods and adaptation strategies in environmental change hotspots: a case of Lake Wamala, Uganda

Fishers’ perceptions of climate change, impacts on their livelihoods and adaptation strategies in environmental change hotspots: a case of Lake Wamala, Uganda

Assessing the Sensitivity of Small-Scale Fishery Groups to Climate Change in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Vulnerability and adaptive capacity of community food systems in the Peruvian Amazon: a case study from Panaillo

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