scholarly journals Making Community-Based Adaptation a Reality: Different Conceptualisations, Different Politics

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-63
Author(s):  
Mary Galvin
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Change Agent ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Technical Practice ◽  
Community Based Adaptation

Community-based adaptation (CBA) is criticised for ignoring power realities and damaging the very communities it aims to assist. This paper shows how CBA is not a homogenous, technical practice but is itself a political endeavour. It suggests that there are five types of CBA, based on actors’ conceptualisation of communities, approach to development, and interest in either transition or transformation. It then focuses on how the “change agent” type of CBA can overcome this critique. It draws on findings from a three year, multi-disciplinary, participatory research project on water and CBA in four local communities in South Africa.

Climate change impacts on water resources in a rural community in Limpopo province, South Africa: a community-based adaptation to water insecurity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 587-598
Author(s):  
Sejabaledi Agnes Rankoana
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adaptation Practices ◽  
Community Based Adaptation

Purpose The study explored the impacts of climate change on water resources, and the community-based adaptation practices adopted to ensure water security in a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The participatory approach was used to allow community members to share their challenges of water scarcity, and the measures they have developed to cope with inconsistent water supply. Findings The study results show that the community obtains water for household consumption from the reticulation system supplied by Mutale River and the community borehole. These resources are negatively impacted by drought, change in the frequency and distribution of rainfall, and increased temperature patterns. The water levels in the river and borehole have declined, resulting in unsustainable water supply. The community-based adaptation practices facilitated by the water committee include observance of restrictions and regulations on the water resources use. Others involve securing water from neighbouring resources. Originality/value This type of community-based action in response to climate change could be used as part of rural water management strategies under climate change.

Lessons learnt from a community-based participatory research project in a South African rural context

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Lazarus ◽  
Anthony V Naidoo ◽  
Basil May ◽  
Lorenza Williams ◽  
Grant Demas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Rural Context

scholarly journals Mental Health Service Needs of a Latino Population: A Community-Based Participatory Research Project

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona M. Shattell ◽  
Desmina Hamilton ◽  
Sharon S. Starr ◽  
Courtney J. Jenkins ◽  
Norma Angelica Hinderliter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Latino Population ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project

scholarly journals A Research Journey with Plains Cree Elders Regarding Their Image of the Child

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-43
Author(s):  
Janine Tine
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Indigenous Research ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Plains Cree ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Learning Journey ◽  
Indigenous Children ◽  
Appropriate Education

To develop culturally appropriate education for Indigenous children in Canada, knowledge of childhood in Indigenous contexts is needed. This article focuses on the author’s learning journey during a community-based participatory research project regarding two Plains Cree Elders’ images, or understandings, of the child. To situate the study, the author revisits her research with Elders while exploring some epistemological, ontological,and axiological considerations of Indigenous research and then shares how she employed cultural protocols and forged relationships. Next, the author shares and reflects on the Elders’ understandings of childhood and the ways in which she cared for the Elders’ knowledge.

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