Impact of climate change on the agro-ecological innovation of coffee agroforestry systems in Central Kenya

Gebreeyesus, Kinfe Asayehegn

doi:10.20868/upm.thesis.46799

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“…Similar findings were reported by several authors [15,16,28]. The various strategies adopted by farmers showed that they are seeking to strengthen their farming systems through agrobiodiversity.…”

Section: Farmers' Perceptions Of and Adaptation Strategies To Climatesupporting

confidence: 89%

“…), shortening of the small dry season, increasing temperature, sometimes violent winds and other extreme events such as floods. The same perceptions have been reported from several studies in Benin [6, 17,25], Niger [15], Nigeria [12,26] and Kenya [16].…”

Section: Farmers' Perceptions Of and Adaptation Strategies To Climatesupporting

confidence: 87%

“…The objectives of the individual survey were to collect the information needed for in-depth analysis of the research questions, whereas the ones of the focus group were to verify the information obtained during the individual surveys. The same approach was used by Simelton [13] and Gebreeyesus [16].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Farmers' choices on adoption of given adaptation strategies could have two purposes; either for expected profit or avoiding risk [16]. All strategies developed by farmers to adapt to climate change fit into these two purposes.…”

Section: Implications Of Farmers' Choicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Africa, some work has been carried out in a global way on farmers' perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies, in particular those of Simelton et al [13] in Malawi and Botswana, those of Comoé [14] in the Ivory Coast, those of Assoumana et al [15] in Niger and those of Gebreeyesus [16] in Kenya. These studies revealed that all respondents have observed a number of changes in the overall climate pattern.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Their Implications in the Zou Department of South Benin

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Climate change is a global phenomenon. Its impact on agricultural activities in developing countries has increased dramatically. Understanding how farmers perceive climate change and how they adapt to it is very important to the implementation of adequate policies for agricultural and food security. This paper aims to contribute to an understanding of farmers' adaptation choices, determinants of the adaptation choices and the long-term implications of the adaptation choices. Data were collected from 120 respondents in the Zou Department of Benin. A binary logit model was used to analyze the factors influencing household decisions to adapt to climate change. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was estimated to analyze the factors influencing households' choice of adaptation strategies to climate change. The results show that farmers have a developed perception of climate change. These changes are translated by rainfall disturbances (rainfall delays, early cessation, bad rainfall distribution etc.), shortening of the small dry season, increasing of temperature and sometimes, violent winds. The survey reveals that Benin farmers adopt many strategies in response to climate change. These strategies include "Crop-livestock diversification and other good practices (mulching, organic fertilizer)," "Use of improved varieties, chemical fertilizers and pesticides," "Agroforestry and perennial plantation" and "Diversification of income-generating activities." The findings also reveal that most of the respondents use these strategies in combination. From the binary logit model, we know that "farming experience" and "educational level of household head" positively influence adaptation decisions. The result of the multinomial logit analysis shows that farming experience, educational level, farm size and gender have a significant impact on climate change adaptation strategies. Based on in-depth analysis of each strategy, we identify crop diversification and agroforestry as being the most promising strategies with benefits for farmers, the environment and future generations.

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Section: Farmers' Perceptions Of and Adaptation Strategies To Climatesupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Farmers' Perceptions Of and Adaptation Strategies To Climatesupporting

confidence: 87%

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Underlying Drivers that Influence Farmers’ Sustainable Adaptation Strategies

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Masud

Uddin

et al. 2020

International Journal of Management and Sustainability

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In order to minimize the adverse effects of climate change, appropriate adaptation strategies are paramount. Farmers' socio-demographic factors play a significant role in the selection of appropriate adaptation methods. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence on how farmers' socio-demographic factors affect the choice of specific adaptation strategies to minimize the negative effects of climate change. This study explores what the main determinants are for farmers when choosing specific adaptation strategies in the context of local climate. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools. The study found that income level, education level and experience had a positive and significant influence on farmers' choices of climate change adaptation strategies. This implies that well-educated, wealthy, and experienced farmers are able to adapt more easily. The results also showed that farmers are aware that climate change has affected livestock and land degradation, increased food costs, and increased rural-urban migration. These negative effects of climate change on ecosystem services and agricultural production in Malaysia could be barriers to achieving sustainable agricultural practices. Therefore, the findings bring new perspectives to policymakers when developing adaptation policies for farming communities in the Malaysian agricultural sector. Contribution/Originality: The paper's primary contribution is finding that farmers' socio-demographic factors are necessary when choosing appropriate adaptation methods. Appropriate strategies to combat climate change can reduce adverse effects and protect farmers' livelihoods in Malaysia. 1. INTRODUCTION Greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, have been warming the earth. During the last three decades, the planet's surface temperature has been increasing constantly more than any decade since 1850 (IPCC, 2014). This global warming is threatening life on the planet by degrading ecological systems and interrupting the natural equilibrium of water, food and temperature (Cai et al., 2016), and agriculture is the most susceptible industry to the effects of climate variability (Pearson, Nelson, Crimp, & Langridge, 2011). This is mainly due to the fact that agriculture is highly dependent on water supply, soil quality, humidity, etc., making it extremely vulnerable to climate variability, which affects all of the biophysical systems (Geng et al., 2016; Hossain & Paul,

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Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Surroundings, Eastern DR. Congo

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Mweze³

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Introduction Now-a-days, climate change especially, Global climate change is threatening to undo decades of development efforts due to its negative impacts on agriculture, health, environment, roads, and buildings especially in developing countries (Mendelsohn et al. 2006; IPCC, 2007; Stern, 2007). It is a particular threat to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and progress in sustainable development in South Kivu province in Eastern DR Congo. Increasing temperatures and shifting rain patterns across Eastern DR Congo reduce access to food and create effects that impact regions, farming systems, households, and individuals in varying ways. Thus, analyses of the biophysical and socioeconomic factors that determine exposure, adaptation, and the capacity to adapt to climate change are urgently needed so that policymakers can make more informed decisions. There is mounting evidence that smallholder farmers in developing countries are experiencing increased climate variability and climatic change.

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Impact of climate change on the agro-ecological innovation of coffee agroforestry systems in Central Kenya

Cited by 8 publications

References 170 publications

Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Their Implications in the Zou Department of South Benin

Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Their Implications in the Zou Department of South Benin

Underlying Drivers that Influence Farmers’ Sustainable Adaptation Strategies

Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Surroundings, Eastern DR. Congo

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