scholarly journals Farmers’ perception on climate change and ecological hazards in Riu and Rapti waterbasin, Chitwan, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
H.P. Regmi ◽  
P.P. Regmi ◽  
J.P. Dutta ◽  
D.R. Dangol
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Adaptation Mechanism ◽  
Water Basin ◽  
Ecological Hazards

A survey research was done to study the farmers’ perception on climate change and ecological hazards in Riu and Rapti water basin, Chitwan, Nepal. Altogether 120 households, 60 from each water basin in Riu and Rapti were selected randomly for the study. Pre-tested interview, direct observation, focus group discussion as well as secondary data from Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Kathmandu were used to collect the required information. Majority of the farmers’ perceived the change in climatic condition in their locality in terms of increase in hotter days, decrease in colder days, variability in the number of rainy days, decrease in rainfall duration, increase in amount and intensity of rainfall, late onset and shift of usual monsoon pattern, prolonged occurrences of dry spells, decrease water level in the river as compared to the past decades. Farmers prioritized the floods/riverbank cutting (61.7%) and drought (63.4%) hazards for obtaining immediate solution/adaptation strategies in Riu water basin; and for drought (60%) and loss of wetland and declining water source (45%) in Rapti water basin. Analysis of the climatic data (last 42 years for rainfall and last 30 years for temperature) showed the increasing trend of annual rainfall (6.83 mm per year) and those of both maximum and minimum temperature (0.019°C per year and 0.069°C per year, respectively). These analyses strongly support the farmers’ perception about the climate change and for which immediately effective adaptation mechanism is required.

scholarly journals Local people’s perception and awareness of climate change: a case study from community forests in Lamjung District, Western Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Dhungana ◽  
N. Silwal ◽  
S. Upadhaya ◽  
S. K. Regmi ◽  
S. Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Perceived Change

Climate change has negatively impacted the underdeveloped and developing countries including Nepal due to low adaptive capacity and higher dependency in agriculture. Forests are important component of the lives and livelihoods of the community in Nepal, which can offer an important source of climate-resilient livelihood. It is crucial to know the fact that climate change was in the past, which will continue to change in the future. It is essential to understand how communities perceive and adapt to climate change. A study was carried out in Kirepani, Jagreni and Kalika Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) in Lamjung District with an objective of assessing their perceptions on impacts of climate change. The survey was carried out in 62 households along with participatory appraisal to understand the perception of local people on climate change and its impacts. Focus group discussion was held in each CFUG. Climatic data of 29 years (1987–2015) acquired from Khudi, Kuncha and Gharedgunga metereological stations and analysed to supplement the results. Data were analysed using MS-Excel as major computer software and presented as table, trend lines and graphs. The study showed that the locals correctly perceived change in temperature, unpredictable occurrence of rainfall and increased incidence of change in crops phenology, an increase in drought. Based on the perceptions of the community forest users, climate change has affected the biodiversity and societal system differentially. Drought has higher impact to the people affecting their lives and livelihoods. They perceived that the increase in drought, floods, landslide have affected their lives and livelihoods. The results revealed that minimum temperature was increased at the rate of 0.01º C per year whereas the maximum temperature was increased by 0.056° C per year. From the rainfall data of Khudi meteorological station, it was found that annual rainfall was highly decreased at the rate of 25.8 mm per year, which alarms for more disaster such as drought and fire in the area. Our findings suggest that for the innovative climate change adaptation planning and policy it is crucial to incorporate and acknowledge the role of community forest in climate change adaptation.

scholarly journals Analysis of Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change by Farmers in Gulmi District, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 31-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narhari P Ghimire ◽  
Maniratna Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Climate change is a global challenge, highly affecting the developing countries with low adapting capacity, of which Nepal is not an exception. Climate change highly affects agriculture and livelihoods of farmers in Nepal. Its objectives are farmer's perceptions, witnesses and experiences on effects of climate change on agriculture and adaptations by farmers. Primary informations collected through structured questionnaire of household survey by selecting samples randomly. Information on primary and secondary data sources verified scientifically by trend analysis of climatic data. Most farmers depending on subsistence agriculture have a perception of climate change and respond to the changes based on their own local knowledge and experiences on farming. They are practicing both agricultural and non-agricultural adaptations at individual level. Consequently, appropriate technologies and sustainable community based adaptation strategies built on farmers knowledge, experiences and situation to cope with increasing effects of climate change on agriculture are necessary in the coming years.

scholarly journals Assessing vulnerability and adaptation strategies of forest dependent people to climate change in the Mid-hills of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
K. Acharya ◽  
K. R. Tiwari ◽  
Y. P. Timilsina ◽  
S PC
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Rural People

Climate change is now recognized as one of the most serious challenges facing the world– its people, the environment and its economies. Rural people are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its high dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like glaciers, agriculture and forestry, and its low financial adaptive capacity. This study was carried out with the aim of assessing and documenting vulnerability and adaptation strategies of forest-dependent people to climate change effects in Mid-hills of Nepal. Primary data were collected from household survey, interview with key informants, and focused group discussion. The results showed that the average annual rainfall was decreasing at the rate of 18.02 mm whereas the average annual mean temperature was increasing at the rate of 0.07°c per year. The major climatic hazards, of the study area, identified were long drought and landslide. The chi-square test shows that the poor forest-dependent people are more vulnerable to long drought, landslide and floods as compared to the rich rural people. Indigenous adaptation practices such as cultivation of vegetables and other crops that are less susceptible to droughts, and rearing of hybrid-varieties of livestock are mostly used to cope with climate change impacts. The results indicate that 15% of the respondents have changed their cropping pattern from paddy to off-seasonal vegetables crops because of more income from vegetable farming. Raising awareness and sharing information as well as increasing income from farming among the locals by applying new technologies should be done in order to build their capacity to cope with climate change impact.Banko Janakari, A Journal of Forestry Information for NepalVol. 25, No. 1Page: 55-62

scholarly journals Impacts of climate change on shrimp farming in the South-West coastal region of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-239
Author(s):  
Md Adibul Islam ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Md Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Lower Growth ◽  
South West ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The inhabitants of south west region of Bangladesh are prone to floods, cyclones, salinity intrusion and droughts, and the incidence of these hazards is rising. Recently two cyclones (known as Aila and Sidr) hit the southwest region of Bangladesh. Considering the above in view, research had been conducted for understanding the impacts and adaptation measures through sustainable coastal resources management in the cyclone affected greater Khulna areas. The present study was carried out (from January to June, 2011) to understand impacts of climate change on the shrimp farming, hatchery and nursery operations in the selected upazilas (Paikgacha and Shyamnagar). The study was conducted both primary and secondary data sources. To collect primary data different methods had been adopted which were informal interview, a pre-formulated questionnaire survey and Focused Group Discussion (FGD). In the study areas, about 80-90% people are involved with shrimp farming with 10-15 years experience. About 60% shrimp farmers thought that the weather has changed abruptly within the last 5 years. The study showed that the first and foremost factor is high temperature (49.5%). Majority (43.21%) encountered that temperature hampered the farm operation while lower growth (54%), low production (19%), loss of crops (13%), less water (4%), mortality (4%), and diseases (4%) occurred due to less rainfall or no rain. From the study, farmers (80%) reported susceptibility of shrimp to diseases in body deformation, spots or lesions on skins while 13.33% mentioned fry susceptibility to diseases. Some time oriented and need based adaptations in shrimp farming are now most concern. Government and other stakeholders should come forward to execute research for adaptations.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(1): 227-239, April 2016

scholarly journals Assessment of smallholder farmers’ perception and adaptation response to climate change in the Olifants catchment, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Funke Olabanji ◽  
Nerhene Davis ◽  
Thando Ndarana ◽  
Anesu Gelfand Kuhudzai ◽  
Dawn Mahlobo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Kendall Test ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Climate Trend

Abstract Climate change is expected to affect the livelihood of rural farmers in South Africa particularly the smallholder farmers, due to their overwhelming dependence on rain-fed agriculture. This study examines smallholder farmers' perception of climate change, the adaptation strategies adopted and factors that influences their adaptive decisions. The unit of data collection was household interview and focus group discussion. Climate data for the Olifants catchment (1986–2015) were also collected to validate farmers' perception of climate change with actual climate trend. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, Mann–Kendall trend, Sen's slope estimator and multinomial logit regression model. Results revealed that smallholder farmers are aware of climate change (98%), their perception of these changes aligns with actual meteorological data, as the Mann–Kendall test confirms a decreasing inter-annual rainfall trend (−0.172) and an increasing temperature trend (0.004). These changes in temperature and precipitation have prompted the adoption of various adaptation responses, among which the use of improved seeds, application of chemical fertilizer and changing planting dates were the most commonly practised. The main barriers to the adoption of adaptation strategies were lack of access to credit facility, market, irrigation, information about climate change and lack of extension service. The implication of this study is to provide information to policy-makers on the current adaptation responses adopted by farmers and ways in which their adaptive capacity can be improved in order to ensure food security.

scholarly journals INDIGENOUS UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATECHANGE, IMPACTS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN A RURAL SETTING OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-99
Author(s):  
A. M. Tunde ◽  
B. S. Ajadi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
And Coping

The issue of climate change is so critical to the extent that it affects about seventy five percent of Nigerians’ livelihoods. Climate related events such as floods, rainstorms, increasing temperature and droughts among others have been on the increase in the last few years. These have been attributed to both natural and human causes. This study examines the determinants of local people’s understanding of climate change, impacts and coping strategies in some selected rural communities of Kwara State, Nigeria with a view to comparing their knowledge with scientific knowledge. Eight rural communities were randomly selected from the State within the area representing more than 80% of the total local district areas. Since rural dwellers engage more in primary activities than any other activities, therefore, respondents were selected from farming, hunting and fishing activities. Participatory Rural Appraisal method with emphasis on group discussion technique and observatory technique were employed to collect data from the participants. Climatic data for two climatic normals were collected from the period 1957 to 1986 and 1987to 2016. Descriptive and inferential tools were used to achieve the stated objectives. The results revealed that local people have their own knowledge of the understanding of the climate change and findings revealed further that the farmers and other primary producers in the studied communities were indeed experiencing climate change variability and impacts. Result of the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics showed that the average age of respondents was 41.2 years, 80.64% were married, majority, (61.27%) had farming has their main occupation and mean years of experience of respondents was 24.5 years on farm and in the management of environmental resources. The multiple regression result revealed that gender, primary activities, age, local knowledge, coping strategies were found to increase the understanding of climate change of respondents. Focus Group Discussion showed that the respondents were very much aware of the climate change and there exist early warning mechanisms which they put in place against the future weather events. They have different local coping techniques to mitigate the possible impact. It was therefore recommended that more awareness be created to ensure that people realize the consequences of climate change and integrate the local knowledge with the formal strategies.

scholarly journals Population dynamics of Diatraea spp. Under different climate offer conditions in Colombia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julián Andrés Valencia Arbeláez ◽  
Alberto Soto Giraldo ◽  
Gabriel Jaime Castaño Villa ◽  
Luis Fernando Vallejo Espinosa ◽  
Melba Ruth Salazar Gutiérrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Probability Distributions ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Seasonal Temperature ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Ecological Zones ◽  
Temperature And Precipitation ◽  
Production Values

AbstractSeasonal temperature and precipitation patterns on a global scale are the main factors to identify the sharing of organisms. Accordingly, insects and plants come to adapt to combinations of various factors through natural selection, although periodic outbreaks in insect populations occur especially in areas where they have not been previously reported, is a phenomenon that is considered as a consequence of global warming. In the study, we sought estimate the distribution of the sugarcane stem borers, Diatraea spp., under different climate scenarios. Weekly collections were carried out in four sugarcane field plots in four different towns from the Colombian department of Caldas during a consecutive year, and also from sugarcane plots from the Cauca river valley between 2010 and 2017. The influence of climatic variables on the climate in different agro-ecological zones of sugarcane crops (Saccharum sp.) was defined by using climatic data (maximum, minimum and daily temperatures; accumulated precipitation) on a daily scale between 2010 and 2017. MODESTR® was used to generate the distribution maps to estimate probability distributions subject to restrictions given by the environmental information. Diatraea spp. is strongly influenced by the effects of climate change, considerably reducing its population niches as well as the number of individuals. The estimate of an optimal niche for Diatraea spp. includes temperatures between 20°C and 23°C, accumulated annual rainfall between 1200 and 1500 mm, months with dry conditions, whose precipitation is below 50 mm, slopes below 0.05, crop heterogeneity with an index of 0.2 and primary production values of 1.0.Summary statementDiatraea spp. is susceptible to temperature variations due to climate change, it is presumed that its adaptability could benefit Diatraea spp. in establishing itself in new areas.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WHEAT PRODUCTION IN NAWALPARASI (B.S.W) DISTRICT, NEPAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Bibhor Gauli ◽  
Mahesh Karki ◽  
Diwas Poudel ◽  
Susan Poudel ◽  
Apil Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Wheat Production ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Sources

Survey research was conducted in Nawalparasi (B.S.W) district to assess farmers’ perception on climate change and the impact of climate change in wheat production. The survey was conducted in four municipalities (rural municipality). A total of 83 respondents were involved in this study. The primary data were collected through survey questionnaire, direct observation, focus group discussion, whereas secondary data on wheat area, production and productivity from different sources were also collected. The majority of the respondents (90.4%) perceived about climate change while 9.4% respondents were not aware about climate change. Furthermore, out of the respondents mentioning changes in temperature, rainfall duration, rainfall amount, dew and winter monsoon around 95.2%, 91.9%, 92.4%, 94% and 90.3% of them opinionated that there were changes in wheat production because of these factors respectively. Moreover, t-test and probit model analysis showed that there was great impact of climate change in wheat production and impact is increasing yearly in Nawalparsi(B.S.W) district. So, Government and policymakers should focus on climate resilient adaptation strategies formulation for crop cultivation through intensive research and extension packages. Adoption of technology to reduce the impact of climate change should be encouraged to gain optimum wheat production.

scholarly journals Sorghum Forage Farming for Crisis Resolution and Food Security in a Changing World: A Preliminary Study of Taraba State Nigeria Sorghum Production, Prospects and Problems

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
Adelalu Temitope Gabriel ◽  
Mohammed Bakoji Yusuf ◽  
Benjamin Ezekiel Bwadi ◽  
Yakubu G. Clement
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Sorghum Production ◽  
The Government ◽  
Increasing Demand

Taraba State is endowed with natural resources; vast lands, water resources, animal resources and human resources. However, amidst plenty, food insecurity and incessant crisis ravage the government efforts to sustainable agricultural and economic development. This paper discusses the nexus between Climate vagaries and skirmish leading to shift in crop yields. It assesses grain yield variation, problems and prospect across the local governments in Taraba State. Apart from personal observation and focus group discussion, the paper relied mainly on secondary data that were generated through the analysis of relevant data from government and non-governmental agencies. Rainfall and agronomic data were collected from Upper Benue River Basin and Ministry of Taraba Agricultural Development Program (TADP) respectively. These were collated and analyzed using standardized anomaly index and linear regression in SPSS environment. The study fails to reject the null hypotheses that no relationship exists between the average annual rainfall and quantity of sorghum produced annually. It recommends application of biotechnology using (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) for animal feeds and food crop diversification to cushion the ever increasing demand for forage that often vortex crisis in the state. SFF can stand heavy grazing reduce roaming encourage ranching eliminate crisis.

Assessing the Disaster Induced Migration and Displacement in the South-west of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 135-141
Author(s):  
S Sarker ◽  
MA Farukh ◽  
N Sharmin ◽  
A Ali
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Human Migration ◽  
Salinity Intrusion ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Extreme Climatic Events ◽  
South West ◽  
Riverbank Erosion ◽  
Different Sources

Climate change has become a major concern for the international community. It has great impact on human migration and displacement. The objective of this study was to know the number of migrants in coastal districts of Bangladesh. The study was conducted in nine southwest districts of Barishal and Khulna division. The research results are based on field surveys, focus group discussion with local people; data from DC office of the respective districts and secondary data from different sources, which were conducted from February to March, 2020 in selected southwest coastal districts of Bangladesh. The study identified the number of human migration and displacement due to different extreme climatic events like riverbank erosion, cyclone and storm surge, flood and salinity intrusion. The study also found that migration and displacement due to disasters is higher in Barishal division than that of Khulna division. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 12(1&2): 135-141, 2019

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document