A5008915635- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Water resources management and optimization
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- African studies and sociopolitical issues
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Water Systems and Optimization
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Local Economic Development and Planning
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Economic Zones and Regional Development
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Regional Socio-Economic Development Trends
University of Cape Town
2020-2023
South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative
2022-2023
University of the Western Cape
2022-2023
Abstract Evidence is increasing of human responses to the impacts climate change in Africa. However, understanding effectiveness these for adaptation across diversity African contexts still limited. Despite high reliance on indigenous knowledge (IK) and local (LK) by communities, potential IK LK contribute through reducing risk or supporting transformative yet be established. Here, we assess influence implementation water sector Africa better understand relationship between systems. Eighteen...
Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform change adaptation at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many farmers use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) forecast weather climate; however, less is known about how the these forecasts connects decisions actions reducing risks. We examined role IK LK in seasonal forecasting broader decision-making Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. The data were collected from...
Billions of people living in developing countries lack access to safe drinking water, not mention water for handwashing, one the most effective ways contain fast spreading novel coronavirus (COVID -19). The recent global spread COVID-19 has fostered diverse initiatives such as 'Safe Hands' challenge led by World Health Organization. Individuals are encouraged regularly wash their hands 40–60 s under running with soap. This call comes at a time when insecurity and limited handwashing...
The signing of the Paris Agreement at UNFCCC Conference Parties (COP) 21 repositioned global agenda toward sustainable forest management to address threats warming. However, deforestation rates in many parts world continue accelerate. study evaluates rate and causes Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment (UMSC) due land use cover (LULC) changes between 1990 2020. Landsat imagery analysis augmented by household questionnaire survey key stakeholder interviews were used assess cause UMSC. Over 30 years,...
Summary Motivation Communities across the global south use their rich indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) to predict weather events climate hazards. ILK may assist efforts address change challenges in Africa make subsequent decisions regarding adaptation. Purpose The article documents evidence of ILK's potential reducing vulnerability and/or improving resilience communities. study also reflects on major barriers that hinder improved mainstreaming into adaptation strategies. Methods approach...
South Africa is wrestling with increasing climate change impacts and how to respond.The 2022 IPCC Working Group II Report synthesises the latest evidence on impacts, vulnerability adaptation, what this means for climate-resilient development.In commentary, African authors reflect its key findings implications country.The commentary highlights challenges opportunities cities, food-water-energy-nature nexus, knowledge capacity strengthening (which includes services, literacy, indigenous local...
Abstract We present the first systematic, global stocktake of academic literature on human adaptation. screen 48,316 documents and identify 1,682 articles that empirical research documenting efforts to reduce risk from climate change associated hazards. Coding synthesizing this highlights overall extent adaptation across regions sectors is low. Adaptations are largely local incremental rather than transformative. Behavioural adjustments by individuals households more prevalent any other type...
Abstract Vulnerability to climate variability and change differs from one group another, sector between regions. Understanding the degree which smallholder farmers are vulnerable risk is critical when assessing adaptation responses offset current future risks. Here, we assessed vulnerability of in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. using a two-dimensional approach – quantitative analysis observed data assess farmers’ exposure qualitative socio-economic data. The Livelihood Index (LVI) applied understand...
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, with Indigenous peoples and smallholder farmers being among the most vulnerable. However, there limited understanding of how knowledge (IK) local (LK) can reduce or contribute farmers’ vulnerability conditions under which they effectively overall risk. This partly because IK LK are often excluded from assessments. Therefore, we developed a locally calibrated Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) that integrates as one pathways assess variability...
Background: Provision of reliable water services is crucial for urban livelihood. In Chitungwiza, provision has been deteriorating since the millennium with residents losing hope better services. The poor supply municipal in Chitungwiza led to a chronic ‘dry taps situation’ where household are dry from periods several consecutive days months.Aim: This article assesses challenges through performance evaluation services.Setting: study was conducted 26 suburbs four residential zones...
Abstract Evidence of human adaptation actions responding to climate impacts is increasing in Africa. However, a holistic understanding effective across the diversity African contexts still limited at continental scale. Despite high reliance on indigenous knowledge (IK) and local (LK) for Africa, potential risk reduction IK LK its role supporting transformative responses yet be established. Here, we assess influence implementation water sector Africa describe relationship between systems....
Abstract Evidence of human adaptation actions responding to climate impacts is increasing in Africa. However, a holistic understanding effective across the diversity African contexts still limited at continental scale. Despite high reliance on indigenous knowledge (IK) and local (LK) for Africa, potential risk reduction IK LK its role supporting transformative responses yet be established. Here, we assess influence implementation water sector Africa describe relationship between systems....
<title>Abstract</title> Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform anticipatory responses change at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many communities use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) provide contextually calibrated trusted forecasting guide livelihood choices, including on-farm decisions by farmers. Here, we examined the role IK LK in seasonal forecasting, preparedness, broader...
<title>Abstract</title> Accessible, reliable, and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform change adaptation at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors, such as smallholder farming. Globally, many farmers use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) forecast weather climate; however, less is known about how the these forecasts connects decisions actions reducing risks. We examined role IK LK in seasonal forecasting broader decision-making Chiredzi, Zimbabwe....
Abstract Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, with Indigenous peoples and smallholder farmers being among the most vulnerable. However, there limited understanding of how knowledge (IK) local (LK) can reduce or contribute farmers’ vulnerability conditions under which they effectively overall risk. This partly because IK LK are often excluded from assessments. Therefore, we developed a locally calibrated Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) that integrates as one pathways assess...
Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform anticipatory responses change at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many communities use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) provide contextually calibrated trusted forecasting guide livelihood choices, including on-farm decisions by farmers. Here, we examined the role IK LK in seasonal forecasting, preparedness, broader adaptation decision-making...