Purpose

The study explored the impacts of climate change on water resources, and the community-based adaptation practices adopted to ensure water security in a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Design/methodology/approach

The study was conducted in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The participatory approach was used to allow community members to share their challenges of water scarcity, and the measures they have developed to cope with inconsistent water supply.

Findings

The study results show that the community obtains water for household consumption from the reticulation system supplied by Mutale River and the community borehole. These resources are negatively impacted by drought, change in the frequency and distribution of rainfall, and increased temperature patterns. The water levels in the river and borehole have declined, resulting in unsustainable water supply. The community-based adaptation practices facilitated by the water committee include observance of restrictions and regulations on the water resources use. Others involve securing water from neighbouring resources.

Originality/value

This type of community-based action in response to climate change could be used as part of rural water management strategies under climate change.

中文翻译：

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气候变化对南非林波波省农村社区水资源的影响：基于社区的对水不安全的适应

目的

该研究探讨了气候变化对水资源的影响，以及为确保南非林波波省农村社区的水安全而采取的基于社区的适应做法。

设计/方法/方法

这项研究是在南非林波波省进行的。参与式方法用于让社区成员分享他们在水资源短缺方面的挑战，以及他们为应对水供应不平衡而制定的措施。

发现

研究结果表明，社区通过Mutale河和社区井眼提供的网状系统获取家庭用水。这些资源受到干旱，降雨频率和分布变化以及温度升高模式的不利影响。河流和井眼中的水位下降，导致供水不可持续。水委员会促进的基于社区的适应做法包括遵守水资源使用的限制和规定。其他涉及从附近资源获取水。

创意/价值

这种应对气候变化的以社区为基础的行动可以用作气候变化下农村水管理战略的一部分。