Climate Change Research Papers/Topics

Study of commercial banks’ responses to climate change; a case of commercial banks in Kitui County Kenya

Abstract: The world has set targets to reduce the global warming that requires every sector of the economy to take measure to mitigate climate change. Banks and other financial institutions can play a central role in achieving these targets since climate change presents financial risks that should be treated accordingly. To assess and manage these risks, banks should apply scenario analysis and adopt climate related risk disclosure recommendations. This study analysed how Commercial banks op...

Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods Security in Kajiado County from 2008-2018

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to make a contribution in the direction of efforts to lessen the vulnerability of the people of Kajiado County in light of the rising effects of global climate change taking place in their environments. The specific objectives included the following: To establish social-cultural adaptations necessitated by climate change in Kajiado County; to establish economic adaptations necessitated by climate change in Kajiado County; to assess the relevance...

Climate change and tick-host relationships in Africa

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Biodiversity in human-modified landscapes : case studies, the state of research, and implications for conservation

Abstract: Protected areas (PAs) cover 12.9% of Earth’s land, while just 5.8% has strict protection for biodiversity (Earth’s variety of ecosystems, species, and genetic variation). Constraints of size and configuration, mismanagement, anthropogenic pressure, and climate change hamstring the capacity of PAs to conserve biodiversity. Increasingly, studies of biodiversity in human-modified landscapes provide an evidence base to support policies to make land outside of PAs as amenable as pos...

IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON CHICKPEA (Cicer arietinum L.) PRODUCTION AND ADAPTATION OPTIONS IN ADAA DISTRICT, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: downscaling projected temperature and rainfall in all time periods of the century (2020s ,2050s and 2080s),under two concentration pathways (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5). Similarly, DSSAT crop model was used to analyze the impacts of the projected climate change on the yields of Ejere and Natoli chickpea varieties and to evaluate adaptation options. Different planting dates were analyzed to identify best adaptation option. Simulations were done after calibrating and validating the crop mod...

ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY, FARMERS PERCEPTION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN DARO LEBU WOREDA, WEST HARARGHE ZONE, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Understanding the influence rainfall variability on agricultural production is needed to cope with current and future changes in rainfall variables especially in countries that largely rely on rain fed agriculture. The objective of this study was to analysis rainfall variability, farmers’ perception and adaptation strategies in the Daro Lebu Woreda. To achieve this objective, historical climate data from 1995-2019 were obtained from Ethiopian National Metrological Agency. In addi...

SOCIAL NETWORK IN PLURALISTIC SEED SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: EASTERN OROMIA, HARARGHE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The issues of a social network, pluralism in the seed system, and adaptation to climate change are becoming more commanding in the tragedy of climate change and variability. Adaptation decisions are often based on interactions between people and their collective activities, which are mediated through informal networks from which resources may be derived and facilitate access to information needed for adaptation. The objective of this study was to analyze the role of social networks...

PASTORALISTS’ PERCEPTIONS, VULNERABILITY AND THEIR ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY: CHALLENGES TO PASTORAL MOBILITY IN BORANA ZONE OF SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate change and variability is increasingly being recognized as a critical challenge to pastoral production systems in the arid and semi-arid rangelands of Ethiopia. Pastoral communities in the Borana zone of Ethiopia have been changing and adapting their livelihoods to changing environmental conditions for centuries. The objective of this study was to assess the vulnerability of pastoralists and their adaptation strategies to climate change and variability in the rangeland of B...

WOODY SPECIES DIVERSITY, COMPOSITION AND CARBON STOCK OF OBI FOREST IN DEDER DISTRICT OF EAST HARARGHE.

Abstract: The study was conducted in Deder District of Obi forest, with the objectives of assessing the woody species diversity, composition and estimating of the carbon stock of the forest. A systematic sampling method was used to conduct the vegetation sampling. In order to collect vegetation data, a total of 36 quadrats, each with the size of 20 m x 20 m for tree, 5 m x 5 m for shrubs at an interval of 100 m, were laid along altitudinal variation. Aboveground biomass was estimated by usin...

ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.) AND WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) PRODUCTION AND FARMERS’ ADAPTATION OPTIONS IN SORO DISTRICT, HADIYA ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Crop production is susceptible to weather and hence directly responsive to climate change, resulting in decline in yield and leads to food insecurity. This study was conducted in Soro district, Hadiya zone of southern Ethiopia to analyze climate change and variability on maize and wheat production and assess adaptation options. The primary data were collected by using household survey, focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews and field observation. The observed daily cli...

CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) YIELD IN SELECTED WOREDAS OF SOUTH EASTERN ZONE OF TIGRAY, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia in general and the study region in particular, where vulnerability to climate change and variability is high studying the impact of climate change at a local scale is critical for designing appropriate strategies for adaptive capacity. This study was conducted in four Woredas of Tigray Region namely Hintalo Wejerat, Degua Tembien, Enderta and Seharti Samre to examine whether observed climate variables revealed significant change and to assess the impact of future climat...

ASSESSING CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON WHEAT [TRITICUM AESTIVUM (L.)] AND BARLEY [HORDEUM VULGARE (L.)] PRODUCTION AND POTENTIAL ADAPTATION OPTIONS IN CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate change affects crop productivity in most parts of the world, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This challenge is expected as a major threat to crop production in central Ethiopia. The major purpose of the study was to assess the current and future impacts of climate change on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) production in central Ethiopia and identify adaptation options. In order to achieve these objectives, the study combined climate analysis,...

MODELLING THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) PRODUCTION IN WELMERA DISTRICT, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Studying climate change and variability at a local scale is curial for devising proper strategies that enhance adaptive capacity. In view of this, this study was conducted in Welmera District, to assess; the impacts of climate change on faba bean (Vicia faba L.) production. Historical climate and crop yield data were obtained from National Meteorological Agency of Ethiopia and Holeta Agricultural Research Center respectively. After quality control, consistency check and homogeneity...

VULNERABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ LIVELIHOODS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND CHANGE IN BABILE DISTRICT OF EAST HARARGHE ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate variability and change have increased in recent decades thereby threatening the livelihoods of rural households in Eastern Ethiopia. This study was conducted to assess local climate, and determine livelihood vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate variability and change at household level in Babile district. In order to achieve the objective, data was acquired from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data was collected through a household survey conducted in...

IMPACT OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON COFFEE YIELD AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN GOMMA DISTRICT, JIMMA ZONE OF OROMIA NATIONAL REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Changes in frequency and severity of extreme climate events is having significant impacts on human natural systems including coffee production, but this impact and adaptation strategies have not been well explored at local scale.. This study was therefore; conducted to assess the impact of climate variability on coffee yield and farmer’s adaptation strategies in Gomma District. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select the sample households for this study. A total of...


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