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 …

Local rainfall forecast knowledge across the globe used for agricultural decision-making

S Paparrizos, EM Attoh, SJ Sutanto, N Snoeren… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem‐Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve …

OL Kupika, E Gandiwa, G Nhamo, S Kativu - Scientifica, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding local community perceptions on impacts, causes, and responses to climate
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Verification of seasonal climate forecast toward hydroclimatic information needs of rice farmers in Northern Ghana

E Nyadzi, ES Werners, R Biesbroek… - Weather, Climate …, 2019 - journals.ametsoc.org
Abstract Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa face many difficulties when making farming
decisions due to unexpected changes in weather and climate. Access to hydroclimatic …

Indigenous knowledge and climate change adaptation in Africa: a systematic review

E Nyadzi, OC Ajayi, F Ludwig - CABI Reviews, 2021 - cabidigitallibrary.org
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 …

[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 …

Climate change/variability and hydrological modelling studies in Zimbabwe: a review of progress and knowledge gaps

A Maviza, F Ahmed - SN Applied Sciences, 2021 - Springer
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 …

[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 …

Validating local meteorological forecast knowledge in the Bolivian Altiplano: moving toward the co-production of agricultural forecasts

JL Gilles, M García, ES Yucra, R Quispe… - Climate and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
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 …