Understanding responses to climate-related water scarcity in Africa

W Leal Filho, E Totin, JA Franke, SM Andrew… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Water scarcity is a global challenge, yet existing responses are failing to cope with current
shocks and stressors, including those attributable to climate change. In sub-Saharan Africa …

Tourism and climate change in Africa: informing sector responses

K Dube, G Nhamo, H Kilungu, WL Hambira… - Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Informing Africa's tourism sector responses to the IPCC-AR6's projected climate change
impacts remains paramount. This study reviews the evolution of knowledge on climate …

[HTML][HTML] Construction of ecological security pattern of national ecological barriers for ecosystem health maintenance

C Li, Y Wu, B Gao, K Zheng, Y Wu, M Wang - Ecological Indicators, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The National Ecological Barrier Zones are an important part of China's ecological
security strategy. The construction of a scientific and reasonable ecological security pattern …

Adaptation to climate change: Does traditional ecological knowledge hold the key?

N Hosen, H Nakamura, A Hamzah - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The traditional knowledge of indigenous people is often neglected despite its significance in
combating climate change. This study uncovers the potential of traditional ecological …

A systematic review of the deployment of indigenous knowledge systems towards climate change adaptation in developing world contexts: implications for climate …

M Mbah, S Ajaps, P Molthan-Hill - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Countries in the developing world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change effects and
have a lesser capacity to adapt. Consideration can be given to their indigenous knowledge …

[HTML][HTML] The perception of the locals on the impact of climate variability on non-timber forest products in Ghana

O Asamoah, JA Danquah, D Bamwesigye, N Verter… - Ecological Frontiers, 2024 - Elsevier
All biological products obtained from forests other than timber are considered non-timber
forest products (NTFPs). NTFPs production levels in Ghana are affected by climate change …

Hydrological modelling and climate adaptation under changing climate: a review with a focus in Sub-Saharan Africa

VD Banda, RB Dzwairo, SK Singh, T Kanyerere - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
Empirical evidence continues to show that climate change remains a threat to the stability of
the hydrologic system. As the climate system interacts with the hydrologic cycle, one …

Impact of a brief educational intervention on knowledge, perceived knowledge, perceived safety, and resilience of the public during COVID-19 crisis

A Kaim, E Jaffe, M Siman-Tov, E Khairish… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Extraordinary and unprecedented public health measures have been implemented to
contain the ongoing spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There is …

Incremental and transformational adaptation to climate change among Indigenous Peoples and local communities: a global review

M Zant, A Schlingmann, V Reyes-García… - … Adaptation Strategies for …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Around the world, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are exposed to
different climate change impacts to which they respond in a myriad of ways. Despite this …

No safety net in the face of climate change: The case of pastoralists in Kunene Region, Namibia

EN Inman, RJ Hobbs, Z Tsvuura - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Over the past decade, pastoralists in Kunene Region, Namibia, have endured recurrent
drought and flood events that have culminated in the loss of their primary form of livelihood …