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Why adaptation falters: principles for climate change adaptation policy assessment in Vietnam International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Nguyen Minh Quang, Nozomi Kawarazuka, Thien Ngoc Nguyen-Pham, Thu Hoai Nguyen, Hieu Minh Le, Tho Thi Minh Tran, Thoa Thi Ngoc Huynh
Purpose Recognition that not every climate adaptation policy is a good one has shifted attention to new tools and methods to measure the adequacy and effectiveness of adaptation policies. This study aims to propose and apply and applies an innovative adaptation policy assessment framework to identify the extent to which climate adaptation policies in Vietnam exhibit conditions that are likely to ensure
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Livelihood vulnerability of Borana pastoralists to climate change and variability in Southern Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Shetie Gatew, Nura Guyo
Purpose The purpose of this study results and recommendations will have a paramount significance for policymakers, policy advocates, development planners and practitioners who may be in need of such information for reconsideration, evaluation and inclusion into their respective development and humanitarian programming and operational strategies. Above all, the study result has further provided the
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Climate change and adaptation strategies in rural Ghana: a study on smallholder farmers in the Mamprugu-Moaduri district International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Mumuni Yahaya, Caleb Mensah, Michael Addaney, Peter Damoah-Afari, Naomi Kumi
Purpose This study aims to analyze the perceptions of smallholder farmers on climate change and events and further explores climate change adaptation strategies and associated challenges. The findings provide useful information for enhancing the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers to adjust to climate-related hazards and improve their resilience and disaster preparedness in northern Ghana. De
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Impact valuation of droughts in soybean and maize production: the case of Argentina International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Esteban Otto Thomasz, Ana Silvia Vilker, Ismael Pérez-Franco, Agustin García-García
Purpose In Argentina, soy and maize represent 28% of the total country exports, affecting the balance of payments, international reserves accumulation and sovereign credit risk. In the past 10 years, three extreme and moderate droughts have affected the agricultural areas, causing significant losses in soybean and maize production. This study aims to estimate the economic impact generated by different
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Climate change energy futures in business, industry and mining in Saskatchewan, Canada International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Margot Hurlbert, Tanushree Das, Charisse Vitto
Purpose This study aims to report business preferences for achieving net-zero power production emissions in Saskatchewan, Canada as well as business perceptions of the most preferable power production sources, barriers to change and suggestions for improvement. Mixed methods included focus groups and a survey with experimental design. This research demonstrates that this method of advancing academic
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Impact of relocation in response to climate change on farmers’ livelihood capital in minority areas: a case study of Yunnan Province International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Jiaxin Wu, Jigang Zhang, Hongjuan Yang
Purpose This study aims to construct an evaluation system for farmers’ livelihood capital in minority areas and evaluate the impact of relocation in response to climate change on farmers’ livelihood capital. Design/methodology/approach According to the characteristics of Yunnan minority areas, the livelihood capital of farmers in minority areas is divided into natural, physical, financial, social,
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Farm households’ adaptive strategies in response to climate change in lowlands of southern Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Almaz Balta Aboye, James Kinsella, Tekle Leza Mega
Purpose This study aims to investigate the adaptation strategies they practice and the factors that influence their use of adaptation strategies. Design/methodology/approach The mixed-method sequential explanatory design was used to triangulate the data collected. Multistage sampling was used to select 400 sampled households for household surveys. Eight focus groups, each with eight to ten participants
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Enhancing climate change adaptation governance through transforming institutions in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, South Africa International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Richard Kwame Adom, Mulala Danny Simatele, Dillip Kumar Das, Kalumba Ahmed Mukalazi, Mazinyo Sonwabo, Lindelani Mudau, Mikateko Sithole, Serge Kubanza, Coleen Vogel, Leocadia Zhou
Purpose Globally, climate change governance continues to be a significant challenge to policymakers, environmentalists and politicians despite international summits, conferences and programmes designed to find sustainable solutions to the climate change crises. Climate change continues to be viewed primarily as a challenge for the future, whereas many leaders and administrators globally regard it as
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Perceptions, trends and adaptation to climate change in Yala wetland, Kenya International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Yvonne Wambui Githiora, Margaret Awuor Owuor, Romulus Abila, Silas Oriaso, Daniel O. Olago
Purpose Tropical wetland ecosystems are threatened by climate change but also play a key role in its mitigation and adaptation through management of land use and other drivers. Local-level assessments are needed to support evidence-based wetland management in the face of climate change. This study aims to examine the local communities’ knowledge and perception of climate change in Yala wetland, Kenya
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Climate change perception and adaptation among farmers in coastal communities of Bayelsa State, Nigeria: a photovoice study International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Zelda Anne Elum, Mieke Snijder
Purpose There is an increasing need for greater awareness and understanding of the risks climate change poses to farming communities so as to inform appropriate adaptive responses. The purpose of this study is to investigate farmers’ climate change impacts, awareness, risk perception and current adaptation strategies adopted to deal with the impacts of climate change on their livelihood. Design/methodology/approach
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Research in environmentally induced human mobility: an analysis of methodological and theoretical dimensions International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Carla Sofia Ferreira Fernandes, João Loureiro, Fátima Alves
Purpose This paper aims to define a proposal of a theoretical–methodological framework aimed at supporting researchers in conducting studies on the topic of environmental mobility. Design/methodology/approach The complexity of environmental change and the frequent subsequent human mobility raises challenges in the research process. The variety of theoretical and methodological approaches that can be
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Disaster and risk management in outdoor recreation and tourism in the context of climate change International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-05-29 Jane Lu Hsu, Pankaj Sharma
Purpose The increasing frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events could cause devastating consequences in tourism. Climate change–related extreme weather events and their relation to tourism is an emerging field for education and research. The purpose of this study is to categorize the impact of climate change on tourist destinations with regard to extreme weather-related risks in outdoor
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Climate change adaptation based on computable general equilibrium models – a systematic review International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-04-21 Taoyuan Wei, Asbjørn Aaheim
Purpose This study aims to identify the current state of the art and the gaps in the application of computable general equilibrium (CGE) models on studying climate change adaptation. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review is conducted to select, classify and analyze relevant studies from two databases of Web of Science and Scopus. Findings Totally, 170 articles based on selected keywords were
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Determinants of climate-smart agricultural practices in smallholder plots: evidence from Wadla district, northeast Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Alebachew Destaw Belay, Wuletaw Mekuria Kebede, Sisay Yehuala Golla
Purpose This study aims to examine determinants of farmers’ use of climate-smart agricultural practices, specifically improved crop varieties, intercropping, improved livestock breeds and rainwater harvesting in Wadla district, northeast Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional household survey was used. A structured interview schedule for respondent households and checklists for key
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Development paths of people’s sustainable livelihood based on climate change: a case study of Yunnan minority areas International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 Jiaxin Wu, Lei Liu, Hongjuan Yang
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the characteristics of climate change in Yunnan minority areas and identify an effective path to promote sustainable livelihoods based on climate change. Design/methodology/approach Taking Yunnan Province as an example, based on the expansion of the traditional sustainable livelihood framework, the authors constructed a system dynamics (SD) model of sustainable livelihood
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Environmental outcomes of climate migration and local governance: an empirical study of Ontario International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Haijuan Yang, Gail Krantzberg, Xiaohuan Dong, Xiwu Hu
Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of migration growth on environmental outcomes and local governance and assess how well the existing local municipal governance has responded to the environmental impact of increased migration influx in Ontario, Canada using the annual data during 2012–2021. Design/methodology/approach This study used the grey relational analysis (GRA) to examine the correlation
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Increasing social resilience against climate change risks: a case of extreme climate affected countries International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 Xiaobing Huang, Yousaf Ali Khan, Noman Arshed, Sultan Salem, Muhammad Ghulam Shabeer, Uzma Hanif
Purpose Social development is the ultimate goal of every nation, and climate change is a major stumbling block. Climate Risk Index has documented several climate change events with their devastations in terms of lives lost and economic cost. This study aims to link the climate change and renewable energy with the social progress of extreme climate affected countries. Design/methodology/approach This
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Greenhouse gas emissions and stock market volatility: an empirical analysis of OECD countries International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Jung Hee Noh, Heejin Park
Purpose This study aims to explore empirical evidence of the impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on stock market volatility. Design/methodology/approach Using panel data of 35 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries from 1992 to 2018, we conduct both fixed effects panel model and Prais-Winsten model with panel-corrected standard errors. Findings The authors document that
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Coping with floods: impacts, preparedness and resilience capacity of Greek micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises in flood-affected areas International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Antonis Skouloudis, Walter Leal Filho, Georgios Deligiannakis, Panagiotis Vouros, Ioannnis Nikolaou, Konstantinos Evangelinos
Purpose This paper aims to investigate aspects of flood experience, attitudes and responses of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Greece and to indicate a typology of strategies associated with their relative effort to build flood resilience capacity. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study protocol was used, based on pertinent literature that considers how business entities
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Reconsidering India’s climate diplomacy and domestic preferences with a two-level approach International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-06 Juan Zhang, Xiaolong Zou, Anmol Muhkia
Purpose International climate politics are gradually changing in terms of new and ground-breaking policies and decision-making spearheaded by national governments. The growing global demand to combat climate change reflects the current challenges the world is facing. India’s negotiations at United Nations Conference on Climate Change are based on “equity,” “historical responsibility” and the “polluter
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Indigenous knowledge, climate change and transformations of Gwadar fishing community International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Shakir Ullah, Usman Khan, Abida Begum, Heesup Han, Abdullah Mohamed
Purpose This paper explores the indigenous climate knowledge (ICK) of the Gwadar fishing community in Pakistan. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the accuracy of ICK and how climatic change brings changes to it and the social lives of local fishers. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research methods, including participant observation, in-depth interviews and oral histories, were used
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Climate change, extreme events and mental health in the Pacific region International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-12-06 Walter Leal Filho, Murukesan Krishnapillai, Aprajita Minhas, Sannia Ali, Gabriela Nagle Alverio, Medhat Sayed Hendy Ahmed, Roselyn Naidu, Ravinesh R. Prasad, Navjot Bhullar, Ayyoob Sharifi, Gustavo J. Nagy, Marina Kovaleva
Purpose This paper aims to address a gap in investigating specific impacts of climate change on mental health in the Pacific region, a region prone to extreme events. This paper reports on a study on the connections between climate change, public health, extreme weather and climate events (EWEs), livelihoods and mental health, focusing on the Pacific region Islands countries. Design/methodology/approach
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Climate risk, climate risk distance and foreign direct investment International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Zhaopeng Xing, Yawen Wang
Purpose Climate risk greatly increases the risk exposure of global investments. Both the climate risks of home countries and host countries may affect international investment behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of climate risk and climate risk distance on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and outflows. Targeted proposals are provided to promote international economic
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Potential impacts of climate extremes on snow under global warming conditions in the Mongolian Plateau International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Chunlan Li, Xinwu Xu, Hongyu Du, Debin Du, Walter Leal Filho, Jun Wang, Gang Bao, Xiaowen Ji, Shan Yin, Yuhai Bao, Hossein Azadi
Purpose The paper aims to investigate the possible changes in mean temperature in the Mongolian Plateau associated with the 1.5 and 2°C global warming targets and how snow changes in the Mongolian Plateau when the mean global warming is well below 2°C or limited to 1.5°C. Design/methodology/approach In total, 30 model simulations of consecutive temperature and precipitation days from Coupled Model
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Critical findings of the sixth assessment report (AR6) of working Group I of the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) for global climate change policymaking a summary for policymakers (SPM) analysis International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Majid Asadnabizadeh
Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess how intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (IPCC’s) sixth assessment report of Working Group I (WGI), a Summary for Policymakers (SPM), has evaluated the current climate change situation. The author uses the qualitative content analysis (QCA) method (i.e. summative content analysis [SCA]) to identify critical points of the SPM. Design/methodology/approach
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Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation strategies to climate change risks in northwest Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-11-04 Aimro Likinaw, Woldeamlak Bewket, Aragaw Alemayehu
Purpose The purpose of this paper was to examine smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate change risks, adaptation responses and the links between adaptation strategies and perceived/experienced climate change risks in South Gondar, Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach This paper used a convergent mixed methods design, which enables us to concurrently collect quantitative and qualitative data.
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Assessing climate change vulnerability of smallholder farmers in northwest Ethiopia: application of a household intrinsic vulnerability index International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-10-13 Dereje Amene Yimam, Nathalie Holvoet
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the most vulnerable households and districts in Northwest Ethiopia and help decision-makers in developing and prioritising effective adaptive strategies and actions. Design/methodology/approach A multi-scale analytical tool and hazard-generic socio-economic indicators were developed to identify and prioritise the most vulnerable households and districts
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Smallholder farmers' perception of climate change and choice of adaptation strategies in East Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-10-11 Titay Zeleke, Fekadu Beyene, Temesgen Deressa, Jemal Yousuf, Temesgen Kebede
Purpose Change of climate is attributed to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere observed over comparable periods. The purpose of this paper is to explore smallholder farmers' perceptions of climate change and compare it with meteorological data, as well as to identify perceived adaptation barriers and examine the factors that influence the choice of adaptation options
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“Can seawalls help American cities adapt to coastal flooding?” International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Jonghyun Yoo, Vaishnavi Sinha, Robert Mendelsohn
Purpose This study aims to combine information about sea level rise (SLR), the probability distribution of storm surge, a flood damage function and the value of property by elevation along the coast of selected cities to measure expected flood damage. The selected six cities all have nearby long-term tidal stations that can be used to estimate the probability distribution of floods. The model is calibrated
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Appraisal of climate change mitigation and adaptation regulatory frameworks in Ethiopia and their congruency with the UN climate change convention International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Bilate Bisare Bitire
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically investigate the Ethiopia’s climate change adaptation and mitigation regulatory frameworks and their congruency with the guiding principles under the United Nations (UN) Climate Convention, to show the alignment of the regulatory frameworks with the UN Climate Change rules. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall distribution, recurrent droughts and floods
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An economic assessment of the impact of climate change on the Gambia’s agriculture sector: a CGE approach International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Christopher Belford, Delin Huang, Yosri Nasr Ahmed, Ebrima Ceesay, Lang Sanyang
Purpose Climate change and its imminent threat to human survival adversely impact the agriculture sector. In an impoverished country like The Gambia, economic costs of climate change are colossal. This study aims to establish a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model for The Gambia’s agriculture sector to examine the effects of climate change on crops, livestock and sea-level rise. Design/methodology/approach
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Insurance for climate change and environmental risk: a bibliometric review International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-08-30 Haitham Nobanee, Mehroz Nida Dilshad, Omar Abu Lamdi, Bashaier Ballool, Saeed Al Dhaheri, Noura AlMheiri, Abdalla Alyammahi, Sultan Salah Alhemeiri
Purpose This study aims to examine the research output on climate change, environmental risks and insurance from 1986 to 2020, thereby revealing the development of the literature through collaborative networks. The relationship between insurance, climate change and environmental threats has gained research attention. This study describes the interaction between insurance, climate change and environmental
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Influence of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering on temperature mean and precipitation extremes indices in Africa International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-08-11 Salomon Obahoundje, Vami Hermann N'guessan Bi, Arona Diedhiou, Ben Kravitz, John C. Moore
Purpose Three Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 models involved in the G4 experiment of the Geoengineering Model Inter-comparison Project (GeoMIP) project were used to investigate the impact of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) on the mean surface air temperature and precipitation extremes in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This impact was examined under G4 and Representative Concentration
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An analysis of climate change and health hazards: results from an international study International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-07-15 Walter Leal Filho, Linda Ternova, Muhammad Muddassir Fayyaz, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar, Marina Kovaleva, Felix Kwabena Donkor, Samuel Weniga Anuga, Abraham R. Matamanda, Ilija Djekic, Ibrahim Abatcha Umar, Felicia Motunrayo Olooto, Maria Meirelles, Gustavo J. Nagy, Julia May, Marta May, Eromose Ebhuoma, Halima Begum
Purpose The interconnections between climate change and health are well studied. However, there is a perceived need for studies that examine how responses to health hazards (e.g. cardiovascular diseases, ozone layer effects, allergens, mental health and vector-borne diseases) may assist in reducing their impacts. The purpose of this paper is to review the evidence on health responses to climate hazards
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Promoting uptake and integration of climate smart agriculture technologies, innovations and management practices into policy and practice in Nigeria International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-06-17 Chinwoke Clara Ifeanyi-Obi, Fadlullah Olayiwola Issa, Sidiqat Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, Adefunke Fadilat O. Ayinde, Ogechi Jubilant Umeh, Emmanuel Bamidele Tologbonse
Purpose This study aims to explore possible ways to promote uptake and integration of climate-smart agriculture (CSA)-Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPS) into policy and practice in Nigeria through the development of actionable roadmaps to facilitate the process. Design/methodology/approach Two hundred and fifty-two stakeholders for the policy discourse and survey were purposively
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Climate risk disclosure and climate risk management in UK asset managers International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Noelle Greenwood, Peter Warren
Purpose Framed within global policy debates over the need for private financial flows to align with the capital requirements of the Paris Agreement, this paper examines UK asset managers in their approaches to disclosing and managing climate risk. This paper identifies and evaluates climate risk management practices among this under-researched investor group in their capacity to address fundamental
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Rice farmers’ perceptions and response to climate variability, and determinants of adaptation strategies in the Republic of Benin International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-05-17 Charlemagne Dossou Seblodo Judes Gbemavo, Joelle Toffa, Cyrille Tchakpa, Yêyinou Laura Estelle Loko, Gustave Djedatin, Eben-Ezer Ewedje, Azize Orobiyi, Paulin Sedah, Francois Sabot
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate rice farmers’ perceptions on the manifestations of the climate change and identify efficient strategies and determinants of adoption of these strategies in the Republic of Benin. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were conducted using participatory research appraisal tools and techniques, such as direct observation, individual interviews and field visits
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Effects of perceptions on adoption of climate-smart agriculture innovations: empirical evidence from the upper Blue Nile Highlands of Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-05-03 Abyiot Teklu Meshesha, Belay Simane Birhanu, Mintewab Bezabih Ayele
Purpose This study aims to examine smallholder farmers’ perceptions toward the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in smallholder farmers in the Upper Blue Nile Highlands of Ethiopia. Available research focused on profitability and economic constraints alone, disregarding the farmers’ perception of the adoption of CSA innovations. There is relatively little empirical work on farmers’ perceptions
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Food security in South Asia under climate change and economic policies International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-04-27 Sun Yan, Shahzad Alvi
Purpose The first purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of climate-caused cereal productivity changes on food security, welfare and GDP in South Asian countries. The second purpose is to assess the agricultural subsidies and South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) as policy responses to climate change. Design/methodology/approach The present study uses the computable general equilibrium (CGE)
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Near-zero carbon stochastic dispatch optimization model for power-to-gas-based virtual power plant considering information gap status theory International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-04-19 Liwei Ju, Zhe Yin, Qingqing Zhou, Li Liu, Yushu Pan, Zhongfu Tan
Purpose This study aims to form a new concept of power-to-gas-based virtual power plant (GVPP) and propose a low-carbon economic scheduling optimization model for GVPP considering carbon emission trading. Design/methodology/approach In view of the strong uncertainty of wind power and photovoltaic power generation in GVPP, the information gap decision theory (IGDT) is used to measure the uncertainty
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Carbon footprint of maize planting under intensive subsistence cultivation in South Korea International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-04-12 Zhirun Li, Yinsheng Yang, Namho So, Jong-In Lee
Purpose During the planting process, agricultural products produce large amounts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This has placed tremendous pressure on sustainable global development. Many countries and regions in the world have adopted intensive subsistence cultivation methods when planting maize; however, limited studies exist on these methods. The main purpose of this research is to show the
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Revitalizing indigenous ways of maintaining food security in a changing climate: review of the evidence base from Africa International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Nelson Chanza, Walter Musakwa
Purpose Against a milieu of fragmented research that documents indigenous practices related to food security, and the heterogeneous settings from which the studies have been conducted, this study aims to synthesize the evidence of indigenous knowledge-food security nexus to strengthen the call for the revitalization of indigenous knowledge (IK) as part of the mechanisms to manage food security challenges
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Climate change perceptions, impacts and adaptation practices of fishers in southeast Bangladesh coast International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-02-21 Edris Alam, Bishawjit Mallick
Purpose The small-scale artisanal fishers in coastal Bangladesh are comparatively more vulnerable to climate risks than any other communities in Bangladesh. Based on practicality, this paper aims to explain the local level climate change perception, its impact and adaptation strategies of the fisher in southeast coastal villages in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the above objective
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Indigenous knowledge and innovative practices to cope with impacts of climate change on small-scale farming in Limpopo Province, South Africa International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-02-14 Sejabaledi Agnes Rankoana
Purpose This paper aims to describe the indigenous and innovative practices adopted by the small-scale farmers to cope with the impacts of climate change hazards on subsistence farming. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through focus group discussions with 72 small-scale farmers from a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The discussions were analysed through verbatim
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Will climate change disrupt the tourism sector? International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-02-11 Walter Leal Filho
Purpose This paper aims to explore the links between climate change and tourism and explores the connections between these themes. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides an analysis based on the literature and evidences from recent studies. Findings The tourism sector was already severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and whereas it is now on a slow pathway to recover, climate change is
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A method for measuring women climate vulnerability: a case study in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-02-08 Quang N.M.
Purpose Across societies, gendered climate response decisions remain top-down and have limited progress because the influenced risk dynamics and their interrelations are not adequately understood. This study aims to address this gap by proposing an interdisciplinary innovative method, called women climate vulnerability (WCV) index, for measuring and comparing a diverse range of risks that threaten
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Dairy farmers’ knowledge and perception of climate change in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2022-01-17 Yanga Simamkele Diniso, Leocadia Zhou, Ishmael Festus Jaja
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of dairy farmers about climate change in dairy farms in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted following a cross-sectional research design (Bryman, 2012). The study was conducted mainly on dairy farms located on the south-eastern part of the Eastern Cape province in five districts
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Gendered impacts of climate-smart agriculture on household food security and labor migration: insights from Bihar, India International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-12-15 Tripti Agarwal, Prarthna Agarwal Goel, Hom Gartaula, Munmum Rai, Deepak Bijarniya, Dil Bahadur Rahut, M.L. Jat
Purpose Increasing trends of climatic risk pose challenges to the food security and livelihoods of smallholders in vulnerable regions, where farmers often face loss of the entire crop, pushing farmers (mostly men) out of agriculture in destitution, creating a situation of agricultural making agriculture highly feminization and compelling male farmers to out-migrate. Climate-smart agricultural practices
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The impact of climate change on food and human security in Nigeria International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-12-30 Kelechi Johnmary Ani, Vincent Okwudiba Anyika, Emmanuel Mutambara
Purpose The purpose of this study is to unravel the changing nature of climate change impact on the food and human security sector of the Nigerian State. Design/methodology/approach This study is an in-depth case study that involves the use of both quantitative and qualitative data. Statistical data on climate variability in Nigeria obtained from reliable databases were use in the making of analysis
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Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-10-11 Phuong T.A. Huynh, Ngoan D. Le, Sen T.H. Le, Thang N. Tran
Purpose This paper aims to examine adaptive livelihood strategies used by small-scale fishing households in the two coastal communities in Central Vietnam under the context of climate change-related stressors. Design/methodology/approach Field data were collected through mixed quantitative and qualitative methods including a review of secondary data, key-informant interviews, group discussions and
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Overstraining international climate finance: when conflicts of objectives threaten its success International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-11-10 Wolfgang Buchholz, Dirk Rübbelke
Purpose Climate finance is regularly not only seen as a tool to efficiently combat global warming but also to solve development problems in the recipient countries and to support the attainment of sustainable development goals. Thereby, conflicts between distributive and allocative objectives arise, which threaten the overall performance of such transfer schemes. Given the severity of the climate change
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Socio-economic determinants of smallholder mixed crop-livestock farmers’ choice of climate change adaptation in the drylands of Northern Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-10-29 Habtamu Taddele Menghistu, Girmay Tesfay, Amanuel Zenebe Abraha, Gebrehiwot Tadesse Mawcha
Purpose This paper aims to understand the perception of smallholder farmers on climate change, identify major livestock related climate change adaptation (CCA) strategies and their determinants in selected neighboring districts of Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach A total of 416 household heads were involved in a questionnaire survey using a multistage sampling approach
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Schematizing vulnerability perceptions and understanding of drought-prone Gamo lowland communities: an evidence from Southwest Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-11-08 Thomas Toma Tora, Degefa Tolossa Degaga, Abera Uncha Utallo
Purpose The conceptual root of vulnerability dates back to the 1970s in the social science spheres. Vulnerability is a multi-dimensional and determinant precondition for disaster occurrence. The Gamo lowlands are exposed to a wide range of vulnerabilities. Therefore, this study aims to schematize community perceptions and understanding of vulnerability in drought-affected rural Gamo lowlands. Desi
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Scenario-based economic and societal risk assessment of storm flooding in Shanghai International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-09-22 Jin Tang, Weijiang Li, Jiayi Fang, Zhonghao Zhang, Shiqiang Du, Yanjuan Wu, Jiahong Wen
Purpose Quantitative and spatial-explicit flood risk information is of great importance for strengthening climate change adaptation and flood resilience. Shanghai is a coastal megacity at large estuary delta with rising flood risks. This study aims to quantify the overall economic-societal risks of storm flooding and their spatial patterns in Shanghai. Design/methodology/approach Based on multiple
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Smallholder farmers’ perception of climate change and adaptation strategy choices in Central Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-09-06 Yonnas Addis, Solomon Abirdew
Purpose Smallholder farmers have always been profoundly the first to be impacted by climate change, and therefore, farmers understanding of climate change and accessibility to alternative adaptation strategies are crucial for reducing the effect of climate change. The purpose of this study is to assess the perception of farmers to climate change, adaptation strategies and determinants of adaptation
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Effects of quality coffee production on smallholders’ adaptation to climate change in Yirgacheffe, Southern Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-09-06 Asnake Adane, Woldeamlak Bewket
Purpose The purpose of this paper was to assess the effects of quality coffee production on climate change adaptation using household surveys and interview data gathered from coffee farmers in Yirgacheffe, southern Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 352 households, stratified into conventional coffee farmers 232 (66%) and specialty coffee producers 120(34%), was used. The propensity
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Effects of joint adoption for multiple green production technologies on welfare-a survey of 650 kiwi growers in Shaanxi and Sichuan International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-07-12 Zhe Chen, Apurbo Sarkar, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia
Purpose Based on the survey data of 650 kiwi growers from Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, this paper used multiple endogenous transformation regression models to explore the effect of the joint adoption of green production technology on farmer’s welfare. The purpose of the study is to analyze the influence of green production technology on the yield, household income and socioeconomic characteristics
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Contribution of renewable energy consumption to CO2 emissions mitigation: a comparative analysis from the income levels’ perspective in the belt and road initiative (BRI) region International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-08-03 Junsong Jia, Yueyue Rong, Chundi Chen, Dongming Xie, Yong Yang
Purpose This paper aims to retrospectively quantify the contribution of renewable energy consumption (REC) to mitigate the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the belt and road initiative (BRI) region. The reason is that, so far, still few scientists have deeply analyzed this underlying impact, especially from the income levels’ perspective. Design/methodology/approach The study divides the BRI region
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Building a framework towards climate-smart agriculture in the Yangambi landscape, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-08-05 Lisette Mangaza, Denis Jean Sonwa, Germain Batsi, Jérôme Ebuy, Jean-Marie Kahindo
Purpose This paper aims to produce a framework for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in the Yangambi landscape, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This would enable the authors to identify agricultural practices, assess vulnerability to climate change, identify options for improving agricultural systems from a climate change mitigation and adaptation perspective and finally provide climate-smart
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Assessing the integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation into national development planning of Ethiopia International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (IF 3.551) Pub Date : 2021-07-13 Hurgesa Hundera Hirpha, Sylvester Mpandeli, Amare Bantider Dagnew, Temesgen Chibsa, Cherinet Abebe
Purpose Policy framework has significant roles in minimizing the impact of climate change in agrarian societies like Ethiopia. The purpose of this paper is to assess the integration of issues related to climate change adaptation into the national development planning of Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research design, which depended on secondary and primary data sources, was used