Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa
The study sought to examine local knowledge adaptation measures in response to climate change in SouthernAfrica, with specific reference to Chivi District in Zimbabwe. Aqualitative approach, informed by the interpretative paradigm was adopted. Data was collected using focus group discussions compri...
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| author | Tshuma, Doreen Taurai Kaino, Luckson Jerie, Steven |
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| description | The study sought to examine local knowledge adaptation measures in response to climate change in SouthernAfrica, with specific reference to Chivi District in Zimbabwe. Aqualitative approach, informed by the interpretative paradigm
was adopted. Data was collected using focus group discussions comprised of elderly community members. This was augmented by interviews that included Meteorological Officers andEnvironmental Management Agency Officer and observations made by the researcher. The results revealed that adaptationmeasures were adopted for crop farming, livestock agricultureand other livelihood adaptations. Crop farming adaptation included use of infiltration pits, crop diversification, staggering planting dates, mulching, rain-making ceremonies, collective farming and Zunde RaMambo. Livestock adaptations include livestock diversification, relocation, food preservation and alternative water sources. Other methods of adapting to climate
change include food diversification, selling wild fruits and establishment of woodlots. Some of the adaptation measures were now losing relevance, for instance, rain making ceremonies as people shifted from the traditional regard of spiritual matters.
This has adversely impacted on the adaptation measures to contribute towards the community’s sustainable development. Poverty and hunger in the Chivi community continues to be a humanitarian issue worth of consideration by the government. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-50232022-07-28T14:14:58Z Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa Tshuma, Doreen Taurai Kaino, Luckson Jerie, Steven Local knowledge Adaptation measures Climate change Rural agriculture Sustainable development The study sought to examine local knowledge adaptation measures in response to climate change in SouthernAfrica, with specific reference to Chivi District in Zimbabwe. Aqualitative approach, informed by the interpretative paradigm was adopted. Data was collected using focus group discussions comprised of elderly community members. This was augmented by interviews that included Meteorological Officers andEnvironmental Management Agency Officer and observations made by the researcher. The results revealed that adaptationmeasures were adopted for crop farming, livestock agricultureand other livelihood adaptations. Crop farming adaptation included use of infiltration pits, crop diversification, staggering planting dates, mulching, rain-making ceremonies, collective farming and Zunde RaMambo. Livestock adaptations include livestock diversification, relocation, food preservation and alternative water sources. Other methods of adapting to climate change include food diversification, selling wild fruits and establishment of woodlots. Some of the adaptation measures were now losing relevance, for instance, rain making ceremonies as people shifted from the traditional regard of spiritual matters. This has adversely impacted on the adaptation measures to contribute towards the community’s sustainable development. Poverty and hunger in the Chivi community continues to be a humanitarian issue worth of consideration by the government. 2022-07-28T14:14:58Z 2022-07-28T14:14:58Z 2019-07 Article Taurai, T.D., Luckson, K., & Steven, J.H. (2019). Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa. 2454-6186 https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-7/147-155.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/11408/5023 en International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science;Vol. III, Issue VII. open Research and Scientific Innovation Society |
| spellingShingle | Local knowledge Adaptation measures Climate change Rural agriculture Sustainable development Tshuma, Doreen Taurai Kaino, Luckson Jerie, Steven Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title | Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title_full | Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title_fullStr | Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title_short | Local Knowledge Adaptation Measures in Responding to Climate Change, for Sustainable Development, in Southern Africa |
| title_sort | local knowledge adaptation measures in responding to climate change, for sustainable development, in southern africa |
| topic | Local knowledge Adaptation measures Climate change Rural agriculture Sustainable development |
| url | https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-7/147-155.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/11408/5023 |
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