Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Surroundings, Eastern DR. Congo

Abstract

Introduction Now-a-days, climate change especially, Global climate change is threatening to undo decades of development efforts due to its negative impacts on agriculture, health, environment, roads, and buildings especially in developing countries (Mendelsohn et al. 2006; IPCC, 2007; Stern, 2007). It is a particular threat to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and progress in sustainable development in South Kivu province in Eastern DR Congo. Increasing temperatures and shifting rain patterns across Eastern DR Congo reduce access to food and create effects that impact regions, farming systems, households, and individuals in varying ways. Thus, analyses of the biophysical and socioeconomic factors that determine exposure, adaptation, and the capacity to adapt to climate change are urgently needed so that policymakers can make more informed decisions. There is mounting evidence that smallholder farmers in developing countries are experiencing increased climate variability and climatic change.