Adapting to a changing environment: inspiration for planetary health from east African communities

Otieno, Melvine Anyango; Moonga, Given; Nidens, Nathalie; Magero, Norah Vivian; Jung, Laura

doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(22)00193-0

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“…Ensuring that transdisciplinary findings are translated across disciplinary boundaries has been identified as critical not only by Ostrom but also by the fields of planetary health [ [24] , [25] , [26] , [27] ] and EcoHealth [ [28] , [29] , [30] ]. One Health readily acknowledges the need to better integrate transdisciplinary research [ 4 ], stating: “in order to gain a deeper systemic knowledge of these interactions, we need sustainable collaborations and partnerships between human and veterinary medicine, social sciences and humanities, plant and environmental sciences, ecology, economics and many other relevant disciplines”.…”

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Transdisciplinary approaches to addressing factors that influence antimicrobial use in dairy cattle: A scoping review

Cole,

Mughal,

Eltholth

et al. 2024

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Transdisciplinary approaches to addressing factors that influence antimicrobial use in dairy cattle: A scoping review

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Eltholth

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“…In many areas, crops do not reach the stage of harvest due to the delaying and insufficient quantity of rainfall. Other factors that contribute to the loss of agricultural productivity are excessive erosion due to unsuitable crop practices and the increase of pests and weeds [16]. Still, other effects of climate change in Somalia include rapid deforestation, declining fauna and flora diversity, and species migration, particularly avifauna [11].…”

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Decadal Impacts of Climate Change on Rainfed Agriculture Community in Western Somaliland, Africa

et al. 2022

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The western region of Somaliland is prone to climate change and variability due to the widespread use of rainfed agriculture, which has been the practice historically since the colonization era; however, this mode of livelihood is losing its significance due to climate change. This research aims to examine the impact of climate elements’ trends (rainfall and temperature) on rainfed agriculture communities and how these changes affect the rainfed agriculture community. The specific objectives of this study are to determine the major trends of precipitation and temperature over the past three decades, and to assess the level of awareness of climate change in communities’ perception of environmental change in terms of rainfed agriculture. Hence, the study adopted a mixed-methodology approach to concluding the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the research. The main outcome of this study was that climate change has been an active challenge in western rainfed agriculture regions of Somaliland for the last three decades. Decadal precipitation and temperature trend analysis (1985–2015) indicated reduced rainfall both annual and seasonal, and an increase in annual temperature, both in terms of the maximum and minimum. The decrease in annual total rainfall from the Awdal and Waqooyi Galbeed regions was 2 mm/year and 1.5 mm/year, respectively, while in the long rainy season, the decrease of rainfall was 1.4 mm per season and 0.88 mm per season, respectively. In the case of maximum and minimum annual temperatures, both stations depict an increase in temperature. This increase in temperature was 0.043–0.045 °C for the Awdal region and 0.06–0.02 °C for the Waqooyi Galbeed. The qualitative phase of this study supported the quantitative observations, and respondents (≥45 years of age) reported decreasing annual rainfall, a declining long rainy season, and increasing maximum and minimum temperatures. Furthermore, participants mentioned an increase in the occurrence of drought, a reduction of rainfed agriculture productivity, the disappearance of indigenous plants and animals, and an increase of exotic plant species. In addition to that, respondents outlined current adaptation practices; however, these adaptation strategies are short-term, and farmers need more appropriate and practical adaptation practices in the future.

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“…In conclusion, the initial months of the Education Working Group have seen considerable progress: the mapping exercises outlined above have begun; regular online meetings of the Working Group are taking place, creating a robust network of planetary health educators at a variety of levels who are willing to share existing materials, experiences, and best practices. The Education Working Group has strong links to educators and education programs in other Planetary Health regions, particularly with the Eastern Africa Hub [56], which opens up opportunities for research partnerships, capacity building, PhD-student exchange, and shared summer schools [57,58]. Knowledge is shared across and beyond the network, and the network itself is consolidated and expanded.…”

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Outcomes from the First European Planetary Health Hub Convening at ARTIS in Amsterdam

Kort,

Pivor,

Antó

et al. 2023

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A new network of over 72 organizations from 12 countries was activated during a convening at ARTIS in Amsterdam on 26–27 September 2022. Representatives are aligned with the transdisciplinary field and social movement of Planetary Health, which analyzes and addresses the impacts of human disruptions to natural systems on human health and all life on Earth. The new European Planetary Health Hub consists of organizations from various sectors, including universities, healthcare, youth, business, and civil society. The Convening, co-organized by the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA), the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils Network (EEAC), and Natura Artis Magistra (ARTIS), aimed to develop Planetary Health Working Groups for Education, Policy Engagement, Research, and Movement Building. The Convening resulted in an outline for each of the Working Group’s aims, visions, missions, priorities, and activities, and set the framework for sustaining their activities in the future through the establishment of the European Planetary Health Hub Secretariat in the Netherlands. The Hub members shared lessons learned, built relationships, and developed artwork-inspired perspectives on Planetary Health. In conclusion, the Convening led to the establishment of a strong European foundation to contribute to the transformations needed for sustainable, just, and equitable societies that flourish within the limits of our ecosystems.

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Adapting to a changing environment: inspiration for planetary health from east African communities

Cited by 4 publications

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Transdisciplinary approaches to addressing factors that influence antimicrobial use in dairy cattle: A scoping review

Transdisciplinary approaches to addressing factors that influence antimicrobial use in dairy cattle: A scoping review

Decadal Impacts of Climate Change on Rainfed Agriculture Community in Western Somaliland, Africa

Outcomes from the First European Planetary Health Hub Convening at ARTIS in Amsterdam

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