Perceptions of climate variability and change in coastal Kenya: The case of mangrove-dependent communities in the Lower Tana Delta

Mulonga, Julie; Olago, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2023.100799

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“…Notably, Birara [ 39 ] reported conflicting results, indicating that regions with low annual rainfall exhibited high rainfall coefficient of variability. It is essential to recognize that the association between high annual rainfall and rainfall variability may not universally apply and can vary depending on local factors such as climate and environment [ 82 ]. This finding aligns with Ware et al [ 46 ] satellite imaging-based study in the Sidama region, which revealed that spatial and temporal variations in annual and seasonal rainfall are evaluated using coefficient variation (CV).…”

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GIS-based spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends under climate change in different agro-ecological zones of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

Bojago,

Tessema,

Ngare

2024

Heliyon

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GIS-based spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends under climate change in different agro-ecological zones of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

Bojago,

Tessema,

Ngare

2024

Heliyon

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Spatio-temporal rainfall variability and trends using a Kriging-interpolation and Innovative trend analysis approach: the case of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

Bojago

2024

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Climate change perceptions and adaptation by Sebei pastoralists in Mount Elgon, Uganda: a qualitative survey

Aggrey,

Varela,

Batumike

et al. 2024

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Pastoralists’ sedentarisation and agriculturalisation might increase their vulnerability to climate change impacts, but few studies have investigated if this is the case in mountain areas. In Uganda, little is known about how Sebei pastoralists have perceived and adapted to such changes. This study sought to establish perspectives of Sebei pastoralists on climate change in terms of its occurrence and impacts as well as access to livelihood assets and or opportunities to withstand such challenges. Method This study was conducted in Mount Elgon areas of Uganda. A cross-sectional study design was employed using qualitative approaches. Data were collected using focus-group discussions with men and women village elders to assess their perceptions regarding climatic changes, impacts and adaption strategies used. Data were analysed using thematic and content analysis approaches. All analyses were done using NVivo version 14. Results Respondents reported changes in the amount and distribution of rainfall, fog and temperatures, with negative impacts on fodder availability, milk production and pests and diseases. Study participants mentioned using several adaptation strategies with regard to animal rearing, crop farming and livelihood diversification. Among others, participants reduced herd size, migrated longer distances, stored wild grass, used crop residues as feed and increased ‘self-medication’ of their cattle. Conclusions Access to funds, markets and technical advice were the main barriers to adaptation identified. Institutional support—now only focused on improved breeds—should consider the multiple strategies used by pastoralists, and the constraints they highlighted, including the need for mutual learning space. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13002-024-00743-3.

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Perceptions of climate variability and change in coastal Kenya: The case of mangrove-dependent communities in the Lower Tana Delta

Cited by 3 publications

References 38 publications

GIS-based spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends under climate change in different agro-ecological zones of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

GIS-based spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall trends under climate change in different agro-ecological zones of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

Spatio-temporal rainfall variability and trends using a Kriging-interpolation and Innovative trend analysis approach: the case of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia

Climate change perceptions and adaptation by Sebei pastoralists in Mount Elgon, Uganda: a qualitative survey

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