ABSTRACT

This study examines how the use of climate information affects climate change adaptation measure adopted by household heads, using data collected from the Upper West region of Ghana. By estimating a recursive bivariate probit model, we show that the use of climate information has no significant impact on the adoption of a climate change adaptation measure. Household heads’ decision to adopt a climate change adaptation measure is positively and significantly affected by household size, membership in the farmer-based organization and their perceptions on climate variability. Household heads’ decision to use climate information is mainly driven by their marital status, access to extension services, perceptions on climate variability and TV ownership. Our findings highlight the importance of facilitating the formations of farmer-based organizations and increasing the farmer-to-extension ratio to facilitate the use of climate information and the design of climate change adaptation interventions.

摘要

本研究使用从加纳上西部地区收集的数据，研究气候信息的使用如何影响户主采取的气候变化适应措施。通过估计递归双变量概率模型，我们表明气候信息的使用对气候变化适应措施的采用没有显着影响。户主采取气候变化适应措施的决定受到家庭规模、以农民为基础的组织的成员身份以及他们对气候变化的看法的积极和显着影响。户主使用气候信息的决定主要取决于他们的婚姻状况、获得推广服务的机会、对气候变率的看法和电视所有权。