The rate of recurrence and intensity of hydro-meteorological disasters affecting Zimbabwe is increasing, leading to severe butterfly impacts on socio-economic development. This paper aims at reporting the findings of the case study on the impact of Community-based approaches to disaster preparedness to the risk of tropical cyclone induced flooding in Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe. The findings might help bridge gaps in community preparedness and future response to the risk of tropical cyclone flooding, thus reducing vulnerability and exposure. Primary data for research was obtained through online semi-structured interviews. Seventy-eight (78) research participants were engaged for a deeper understanding of the impact of CBA on disaster preparedness. Secondary data was gathered through document analysis by perusing, evaluating and reading summaries and conclusions from previous research work, books and journals. The Delphi model was used to measure the impact of community based approaches to disaster preparedness. The major study finding was that community-oriented training has a significantly high impact on individual level of disaster preparedness. The study recommended policy makers to propagate the implementation of community oriented disaster management training programs as the most prudent strategy to reduce the impacts of tropical cyclone induced floods in Chimanimani district, in Zimbabwe.
Climate change is a natural phenomenon that occurs all over the world and has a negative impact on many sectors, one of which is the fishery sector. One of the communities that are most vulnerable to the impact of climate change is the fishing community in coastal areas. Fishermen depend on the availability of fish in the sea, as well as the weather and other aspects related to climate and nature. This study aims to identify the fishermen's efforts and adaptation strategies towards climate change. Data collection was carried out from July to August 2020 in Limau Sub-District, Tanggamus Regency with a total respondent number of 80 fishermen households. Respondents were determined through the approach of simple random sampling. The data collected consisted of both qualitative and quantitative data. Data collection was performed through the method of survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and interviews with key informants. Data collected was analyzed using the Qualitative Descriptive approach. The results of the study show that fishermen in Limau Sub-district have made some adaptations to climate change in coastal areas through income diversification, diversification of fishing gear, migration, and social network development among fishermen
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