A5008205202- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Island Studies and Pacific Affairs
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Medical and Agricultural Research Studies
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- International Human Rights and Reproductive Law
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
University for Development Studies
2019-2024
University of Ghana
2014-2016
Smallholder farmers have been on the receiving end of impacts climate change due to direct dependence their livelihood portfolios climate-related systems. In northern Ghana, smallholder agriculture is predominantly rainfed, making crop farming very vulnerable changes and variability in rainfall other extreme climatic events. Therefore, this paper examined how north-western Ghana adapting over years sustain household food security. The study employed a qualitative research design, relying...
While climate-related mobility has been part of life in Africa for centuries, existing literature on migration the context climate change generally lacks a historical perspective. This paper historicises Northern Savannah Zone Ghana, with specific focus Upper West Region, drawing data, survey 403 households, and interviews group discussions farmers. It demonstrates that region are rooted patterns established reinforced through colonial post-colonial governance. These reflect inequalities...
For many households in rural sub-Saharan Africa, drought is an important environmental shock because it undermines livelihoods and wellbeing. There a growing concern that droughts the context of changing climate could magnify migration out areas. Using exploratory mixed method approach, this paper explores relationship between five villages northern savannah Ghana. The results suggest drought-related much about to as urban migration. This observation contrasts with concentration literature...
Abstract
Donors and international organizations are seeking to manage migration out of climate-affected areas through local climate change adaptation resilience-building. This article assesses the prominence such approaches, considers their possible efficacy an empirical case, identifies weaknesses, offers alternatives. First, we identify discuss policy approaches shape climate-related mobility, drawing on document review bilateral donor organizations' strategy documents regarding migration. Then,...
<div> <p>Agricultural production is highly weather-dependent in sub-Saharan Africa. Under climate change the risk of yield losses increases even further, posing a threat to farmers’ income and livelihood. Despite availability wide range adaptation strategies for agricultural sector, information on their suitability at local scale limited.</p> <p>In this session, we would like discuss an example analysis that supports...