Exploring the integration of local and scientific knowledge in early warning systems for disaster risk reduction: a review
TDG Hermans, R Šakić Trogrlić… - Natural Hazards, 2022 - Springer
The occurrence and intensity of some natural hazards (eg hydro-meteorological) increase
due to climate change, with growing exposure and socio-economic vulnerability, leading to …
due to climate change, with growing exposure and socio-economic vulnerability, leading to …
Local rainfall forecast knowledge across the globe used for agricultural decision-making
The agriculture sector is vital to the world's economy and weather and climate are key
drivers that affect the productivity and profitability of agricultural systems. At the same time …
drivers that affect the productivity and profitability of agricultural systems. At the same time …
Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem‐Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve …
Understanding local community perceptions on impacts, causes, and responses to climate
change is vital for promotion of community resilience towards climate change. This study …
change is vital for promotion of community resilience towards climate change. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnosing the potential of hydro-climatic information services to support rice farming in northern Ghana
E Nyadzi, AB Nyamekye, SE Werners… - … -Wageningen Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Hydro-climatic information has a potential to improve agricultural productivity under climate
variability. Recent developments in information sharing platforms (Environmental Virtual …
variability. Recent developments in information sharing platforms (Environmental Virtual …
[HTML][HTML] Verification of seasonal climate forecast toward hydroclimatic information needs of rice farmers in Northern Ghana
Abstract Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa face many difficulties when making farming
decisions due to unexpected changes in weather and climate. Access to hydroclimatic …
decisions due to unexpected changes in weather and climate. Access to hydroclimatic …
Indigenous knowledge and climate change adaptation in Africa: a systematic review
Indigenous people are often considered victims of climate change impact rather than agents
of adaptation. Emerging studies in Africa have shifted the attention to indigenous knowledge …
of adaptation. Emerging studies in Africa have shifted the attention to indigenous knowledge …
[HTML][HTML] Role of Indigenous and local knowledge in seasonal forecasts and climate adaptation: A case study of smallholder farmers in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
L Zvobgo, P Johnston, OM Olagbegi… - … Science & Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform climate
change adaptation at all levels of society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as …
change adaptation at all levels of society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as …
Climate change/variability and hydrological modelling studies in Zimbabwe: a review of progress and knowledge gaps
This paper reviews developments in climate science and hydrological modelling studies in
Zimbabwe over the past 29 years in an effort to expose knowledge gaps within this research …
Zimbabwe over the past 29 years in an effort to expose knowledge gaps within this research …
[HTML][HTML] Usability of weather information services for decision-making in farming: Evidence from the Ada East District, Ghana
R Sarku, E Van Slobbe, K Termeer… - Climate Services, 2022 - Elsevier
The provision of weather information services (WIS) has become increasingly relevant for
smallholder farmers in developing countries to manage the risks and opportunities arising …
smallholder farmers in developing countries to manage the risks and opportunities arising …
Validating local meteorological forecast knowledge in the Bolivian Altiplano: moving toward the co-production of agricultural forecasts
This study validates local forecast indicators used by indigenous Aymara in Bolivia's
Northern and Central Altiplano. In Bolivia, the use of traditional forecasting methods is …
Northern and Central Altiplano. In Bolivia, the use of traditional forecasting methods is …