Local Communities Vulnerability to Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Bukavu in DR Congo

Bele, Mekou Youssoufa; Sonwa, D.J.; Tiani, A.M.

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“…For example, in rainfed systems that are prone to drought, diversification of farm plot locations can take advantage of spatial variability in rainfall. The most common diversification strategy identified by the reviewed studies was to grow a variety of crops (Bryan et al 2009(Bryan et al , 2013Bele et al 2014;Westengen and Brysting 2014). Previous research demonstrated a positive correlation between crop diversity and production (Di Falco et al 2010).…”

Section: Crop Diversificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The onset of the rainy season is crucial to the timing of rainfed crops: if a farmer plants too early, soil moisture will be insufficient for seed germination; if a farmer plants too late, intense rain might wash seed away (Reason et al 2005). Farmers in several SSA countries reported they shift crop planting dates in response to year-to-year variability in rainy season onset (Fosu-Mensah et al 2012;Bryan et al 2013;Sofoluwe et al 2011;Bele et al 2014). The main limitation is availability of accessible and accurate climate forecasts, which complement indigenous knowledge.…”

Section: Change In Planting Datesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, 86 and 64 % of respondents surveyed in Ethiopia and South Africa, respectively, reported that temperature has increased, while 65 and 79 % observed that rainfall has declined (Bryan et al 2009). Farmers in several countries reported changes in the onset, duration, and predictability of the rainy season, and increased drought frequency (Hassan and Nhemachena 2008;Bele et al 2014;Fisher and Snapp 2014). Ugandan farmers reported an increasing number of droughts and other climate-related events, and half of sampled farmers reported that, during the past 5 years, droughts typically lasted five months or longer (Hisali et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…2 Agricultural adaptation by smallholder farmers in response to climate variability and change Recent studies have examined the response of African farmers to extreme weather events and their attempts to adapt to perceived long-term environmental changes. We here review 19 relevant empirical studies, published in scholarly journals, covering 14 SSA countries and over 16,000 farmers (Thomas et al 2007;Hassan and Nhemachena 2008;Barbier et al 2009;Bryan et al 2009;Deressa et al 2009;Mertz et al 2009;Gbetibouo et al 2010;Orlove et al 2010;Cavatassi et al 2011;Codjoe et al 2012;Hisali et al 2011;Sofoluwe et al 2011;FosuMensah et al 2012;Bryan et al 2013;Tambo and Abdoulaye 2013;Bele et al 2014;Brooks 2014;Fisher and Snapp 2014;Westengen and Brysting 2014). Results of reviewed studies are used to address two questions.…”

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Drought tolerant maize for farmer adaptation to drought in sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of adoption in eastern and southern Africa

Fisher

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Lunduka³

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Climatic Change

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In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Bmaize is life,^due to its importance to food security and economic wellbeing. Around 40 % of Africa's maize-growing area faces occasional drought stress, resulting in yield losses of 10-25 %. Around 25 % of the maize crop suffers frequent drought, with losses of up to half the harvest. To reduce vulnerability and improve food security, the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA) project has made releases of 160 drought tolerant (DT) maize varieties between 2007 and 2013. These have been tested in experimental and farmers' fields, and disseminated to farmers in 13 African countries through national agricultural research systems and private seed companies. Yields of the new varieties are superior to those of currently available commercial maize varieties under both stress and optimum growing conditions. Although the benefits of DT maize for African farmers have been repeatedly predicted, realization of those benefits depends on farmer uptake, which has received limited empirical study. We use new plot-level data from surveys of 3,700 farm households in six countries (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) to measure DT maize adoption rates and their determinants. The data reveal considerable inter- country variation in farmer uptake of DT maize, from 9 % of maize plots in Zimbabwe to 61 % in Malawi. The major barriers to adoption include unavailability of improved seed, inadequate information, lack of resources, high seed price, and perceived attributes of different varieties. Based on the results, we recommend that seed companies and agro-dealers ensure adequate supply of DT maize seed in local markets and sell seed in affordable micro-packs (1 or 2 kg). Furthermore, the DTMA project and partners should ramp up promotional efforts to ensure widespread awareness and understanding of the benefits of the new DT maize varieties.Climatic Change (2015) 133:283-299 DOI 10.1007/s10584-015-1459-2 Electronic

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Section: Crop Diversificationmentioning

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Section: Change In Planting Datesmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Drought tolerant maize for farmer adaptation to drought in sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of adoption in eastern and southern Africa

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Lunduka³

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“…Overall, we found few studies that quantify the role of green infrastructure in mitigating urban surface temperatures in sub-Saharan African cities (Schäffler and Swilling 2013;Bele et al 2014;Cavan et al 2014;UN-Habitat 2014). Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the effect of green infrastructure on LSTs caused by urbanization in the BoboDioulasso during 1991-2013, using available geospatial data.…”

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The role of urban green infrastructure in mitigating land surface temperature in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Leo

Escobedo

Dubbeling³

2015

Environ Dev Sustain

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Green infrastructure in developed countries has been used as a climate change adaptation strategy to lower increased temperatures in cities. But, the use of green infrastructure to provide ecosystem services and increase resilience is largely overlooked in climate change and urban policies in the developing world. This study analyzed the role of urbanization and green infrastructure on urban surface temperatures in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, in sub-Saharan Africa. We use available geospatial data and techniques to spatially and temporally explore urbanization and land surface temperatures (LSTs) over 20 years. The effect of specific green infrastructure areas in the city on LSTs was also analyzed. Results show increased urbanization rates and increased temperature trends across time and space. But, LST in green infrastructure areas was indeed lower than adjacent impervious, urbanized areas. Seasonal phenological differences due to rainfall patterns, available planting space, and site limitations should be accounted for to maximize temperature reduction benefits. We discuss an approach on how study findings and urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry are being used for policy uptake and formulation in the field of climate change, food security, and urbanization by the municipal government in this city in Burkina Faso.

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Perceptions and Explanations of Environmental Change in Morocco

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Ou‐Salah

Hut

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IMISCOE Research Series

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As demonstrated in the previous chapters, land in Morocco is mainly used for farming and pastoral activities. These activities are more vulnerable to the consequences of increased precipitation and drought due to climate change. Various modern and traditional adaptation strategies – among which migration to urban centres or abroad – have been used to deal with environmental changes. This suggests that a large share of inhabitants are in some way aware of the changes in their natural environment and already familiar with adaptation strategies (Schilling et al. 2012; Mertz et al. 2009). However, in most studies, researchers focusing on this topic do not relate this to people’s overall views on environmental change and the adaptation strategies employed by the actors involved. When they do, they hardly focus on people living in the MENA region (Nielsen and D’haen 2014); West-Africa (Mertz et al. 2010, 2012; Afifi 2011; De Longueville et al. 2020); DR Congo (Bele et al. 2014; Few et al. 2017); and India (Howe et al. 2014). The only exception is the study on Morocco by Nguyen and Wodon (2014); Wodon et al. 2014). Hence, it is unclear how these environmental changes are actually perceived and how they influence the ways people view and respond to them, and (actively) develop adaptation strategies to deal with such changes (cf. Chap. 10.1007/978-3-030-61390-7_6). This is especially important since perceptions of environmental changes and the risks associated with them vary across and within cultures (Vedwan 2006; Mertz et al. 2009, 2010; Leclerc et al. 2013). Furthermore, there is a perception bias with regard to the perceived environmental changes, as some types of changes, such as rainfall patterns, are more easily noted and compared to others, such as temperature changes (Howe et al. 2014; Few et al. 2017; De Longueville et al. 2020; Bele et al. 2014). Additionally, people mainly remark on changes when these apply to their livelihood activities (Bele et al. 2014; Howe et al. 2014; Wodon et al. 2014; De Longueville et al. 2020). In current research and policymaking, ongoing debates on environmental migration and displacement too frequently assume that everyone perceives environmental change in a similar fashion. This becomes problematic in debates on environmental migration or climate refugees when environmental changes are assumed to automatically result in some kind of (forced) migration, leaving little space for the views and agency of the people involved (Stern 2000; McLeman and Gemenne 2018; Khare and Khare 2006; Rigby 2016).

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Local Communities Vulnerability to Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Bukavu in DR Congo

Cited by 44 publications

References 32 publications

Drought tolerant maize for farmer adaptation to drought in sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of adoption in eastern and southern Africa

Drought tolerant maize for farmer adaptation to drought in sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of adoption in eastern and southern Africa

The role of urban green infrastructure in mitigating land surface temperature in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Perceptions and Explanations of Environmental Change in Morocco

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