Enhancing Household Food Security Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Case Study of Gokwe North and Hurungwe Districts in Zimbabwe

Nyikahadzoi, Kefasi; Mombo, Ozias; Zamasiya, Byron; Warinda, Providence

doi:10.1080/10496505.2017.1297239

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“…This study found that community members agreed that extreme events related to climate change such as prolonged dry periods and excessive temperatures have affected agricultural activities and the biophysical environment. Nyikahadzoi et al [ 25 ] note that climate change is expected to continue to pose a serious threat to agriculture in southern Africa as annual rainfall amounts are expected to decline and temperatures are expected to increase. Climate change has led to highly variable yields in arable agriculture (both rain-fed and irrigated) in African countries [ 54 ].…”

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“…Several studies have focused on the impacts and small-scale farmers' adaptation towards climate change and variability at the agriculture-wildlife interface in Zimbabwe [ 23 , 24 ]. Nyikahadzoi et al [ 25 ] studied the factors influencing climate change adaptation among small-scale farmers in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe. Ndebele-Murisa et al [ 26 ] studied the effects of climate change and variability on fisheries-based livelihoods in Kariba, Zimbabwe.…”

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Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe

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Understanding local community perceptions on impacts, causes, and responses to climate change is vital for promotion of community resilience towards climate change. This study explored local ecological knowledge (LEK) held by local communities on climate change trends and impacts in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve (MZBR), Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to (i) investigate local community perceptions on trends and causes of climate change, (ii) identify biophysical impacts of climate change at the local level, and (iii) explore the ecosystem-based adaptation strategies towards climate change. The study used a mixed methods approach where a household questionnaire survey (n=320), key informant interviews (n=12), and focus group discussions (n=8) were used to collect data between April 2015 and October 2016. Results from the study show that local communities have observed decreasing rainfall and increasing temperatures as key indicators of climate change. Local communities observed water scarcity, changes in vegetation phenology, livestock and wildlife mortalities, and food shortages due to drought as the major impacts on their livelihoods. LEK can contribute to adaptive management strategies that enhance resilience of socioecological systems (SES) in the face of climate change by providing information on the status and use of biophysical components of the environment and by highlighting potential local adaptation strategies that can sustain key livelihood practices.

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Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe

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“…Consequently, it can be concluded that 99.4% of migrants are within the working-age groups, actively contributing to the economy. While migration occurs across various age levels, multiple studies have consistently indicated that the majority of migrants are young adults (Tadesse, 2012;Habteyes, 2016;Wondimu, 2016;Stocchiero, 2017;Nyikahadzoi et al, 2019).…”

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Patterns of inter-state irregular migration in Africa: insights from Ethiopian migrants to the Republic of South Africa

Megersa,

Tafesse

2024

Front. Hum. Dyn.

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Recent research suggests a significant rise in both international and intra-African migrations, with South Africa emerging as the primary destination for irregular migrants in the region. However, the phenomenon of irregular migration to South Africa has received limited attention despite the growing number of migrants hosted by the country. To address this gap, this study adopts a concurrent cross-sectional mixed-methods approach to explore the patterns of inter-state irregular migration in Africa, specifically focusing on Ethiopian migrants to the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The investigation draws on quantitative data collected from 316 migrant returnees, as well as qualitative in-depth interviews and focus-group discussions. The findings of this study reveal that there is a decline in the patterns of Ethiopian irregular migration to the RSA within the past decade due to tight legal restrictions. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the pattern of irregular migration, leading to a decline in the number of migrants from mid-2018 to 2020 due to stringent border closures. Irregular migration to the RSA tends to be temporary, with an increasing migrants returning to their home country once they have achieved economic success or as they encountered precarious conditions at the destination. Addressing the root causes that drive migration, improving border control mechanisms, and implementing inclusive integration strategies are key steps toward minimizing the risks and maximizing the benefits associated with this migration phenomenon.

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“…Scholars observe that adaptation reduces the impacts of climate change on food security systems (Adego et al 2018;Shisanya and Mafongoya 2016;Di Falco et al 2011). Some of the adaptation practices that smallholder farmers are to manage the impacts of climate change include crop diversification, drought-tolerant varieties, income diversification, staggering of planting dates, crop mixing, and soil and water conservation (Adego et al 2018;Shisanya and Mafongoya 2016;Nyikahadzoi et al 2017). Studies show that some smallholder farmers use more than one adaptation practices.…”

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“…Although adaptation is a viable response to climate change, smallholder farmers face challenges in implementing the adaptation practices. These challenges include lack of access to climate information, lack of access to agricultural credit, lack of access to an extension to adequately prepare for seasons, lack of knowledge on adaptation practices, and lack of labor resources (Nyikahadzoi et al 2017;Salau et al 2012;Di Falco et al 2011). Since adaptation differs by contexts, some of the adaptation practices may not be applicable in other regions.…”

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Drivers of Level of Adaptation to Climate Change in Smallholder Farming Systems in Southern Africa: A Multi-Level Modelling Approach

Zamasiya¹,

Nyikahadzoi²,

Mukamuri³

2020

African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation

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Climate change is a major development challenge affecting developing countries that rely on rain-fed agricultural production for food and income. Smallholder farmers in these countries are using multiple adaptation practices to manage the effects of climate change. This chapter examines household and community-level factors that influence smallholder farmers’ level of adaptation to climate change in the Hwedza District in Zimbabwe. Data for this study were collected from 400 randomly selected smallholder farmers, using a structured questionnaire, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. The study used a multilevel modeling approach to examine the factors that influence smallholder farmers’ level of adaptation to climate change. Results from the study show that smallholder farmers’ level of adaptation to climate change is conditioned by access to extension services, access to remittances, family labor, household education (household level factors), and linking capital (community-level factor). This chapter therefore concludes that smallholder farmers that have higher levels of adaptation to climate change are those that are well linked to external organizations and have access to agricultural extension services. The chapter recommends that adaptation to climate change can be enhanced by improving access to agricultural extension services and promoting linkages with external organizations that provide information on agricultural adaptation practices.

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Enhancing Household Food Security Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Case Study of Gokwe North and Hurungwe Districts in Zimbabwe

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe

Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe

Patterns of inter-state irregular migration in Africa: insights from Ethiopian migrants to the Republic of South Africa

Drivers of Level of Adaptation to Climate Change in Smallholder Farming Systems in Southern Africa: A Multi-Level Modelling Approach

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