Is indigenous knowledge serving climate adaptation? Evidence from various African regions

Abstract

Motivation: Communities across the global south use their rich indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) to predict weather events and climate hazards. ILK may assist efforts to address climate change challenges in Africa and make subsequent decisions regarding climate adaptation.

Farmers response to climate variability and change in rainfed farming systems: Insight from lived experiences of farmers

“…Indigenous with its intrinsic heritage values and practical use, contains unique information sources and solutions that directly resonate with farmers local climatic conditions and realities [ 3 ]. And this serves as a powerful tool to stimulate local adaptation action, contribute towards the achievement of goal 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhance agricultural output, food and nutritional security and livelihoods particularly in rural communities of Africa [ 99 ].…”