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A critical analysis of climate change factors and its projected future values in Delta state, Nigeria
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2013This study analyses climate change factors (temperature and rainfall) and their projected future values in the Delta state, Nigeria. A variety of crops such as maize, yam and cassava produced in Delta state depend on rainfall for their optimum performance. Therefore, decreasing and/or irregular rainfall patterns threaten food security in the state.DocumentAdaptive capacities of farmers to climate change adaptation strategies and their effects on rice production in the northern region of Ghana
Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2012This study examines the adaptive capacities of farmers to climate change adaptation strategies and their effects on rice production in the northern region of Ghana. The adaptive capacities of rice farmers were estimated quantitatively and categorised into high, moderate and low adaptive capacities.OrganisationClimate Focus
Climate Focus is an advisory company committed to the development of policies and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.OrganisationAsian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (AJARD)
The Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (AJARD) is an open access journal focusing on agriculture and rural development.OrganisationRussian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (RJOAS)
Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (RJOAS) is an interdisciplinary open access journal of agriculture and socio-economic studies.DocumentSIDS-focused green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities
United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2012The movement towards a green economy is seen as a critical pathway to achieving sustainable development. More importantly, it is an opportunity for investments in green industries, job creation and improvements in human welfare.DocumentConflict resolution among pastoral communities in West Pokot County, Kenya: a missing link
SAVAP International, 2012Conflicts over control of and access to natural resources are common among pastoral communities living in arid and semi-arid environments of Kenya. This study investigates conflicts and conflict resolution strategies in West Pokot County, Kenya.DocumentEconomic impact assessment of climate change in key sectors in Nepal: study implementation plan
Integrated Development Society, 2012This report summarises the implementation plans for the main phase of the Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in Key Sectors in Nepal study, including the approach and methods proposed.DocumentFarmers’ adaptation initiatives to the impact of climate change on agriculture in northern Nigeria
African Journals Online - AJOL, 2012This study examines the innovative adaptive measures used by farmers in northern Nigeria to respond to the effects of climate change. Quantitative and qualitative approaches (rapid rural appraisal, focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews) were used to gather information from 500 farmers.DocumentThe case for evergreen agriculture in Africa: enhancing food security with climate change adaptation and mitigation in Zambia
Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2011Climate change vulnerability and food insecurity often have common root causes. Accordingly, measures that address these causes can reduce both problems at once. This is especially important for the many African countries that face daunting agricultural challenges.Pages