Dynamics and socio-environmental impacts of mopane worm harvesting in rural communities in Zimbabwe: prospects for climate-smart approaches
Susan Samukele Dube,
Munyaradzi Chitakira
Abstract:Rural communities in parts of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe rely heavily on mopane worms (imbrasia belina) as a livelihood, particularly during times when the households have limited livelihood options. While mopane worms are a vital source of protein and income for rural communities, climate change and variability are putting the sustainability of this vital natural resource under threat. As such, a critical evaluation of the harvesting methods and the associated dynamics is necessary to estab… Show more
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