scholarly journals Perception of the Vulnerability and the Resilience Status of Local Economic Enterprises: The Case Study of the Sao Joao Do Lago Do Tupe Community

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Norte Filho, A. F. ◽  
Mariosa D. F. ◽  
Falsarella O. M. ◽  
Fraxe T. J. P. ◽  
Norte N.N.B.
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
The State ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
Interview Techniques ◽  
Rivers And Streams ◽  
The Face

The traditional inhabitants of the Amazon settled on the banks of the several rivers and streams that cut through the forest, and from there they take their daily livelihood through hunting, fishing and handicrafts made from the materials found around them. The actions of protection, preservation, care and conservation are imperative to guarantee the survival of the place. Especially when disruptive events affect the local balance, such as the effects of climate change or the economic and health crises, such as the COVID pandemic19. By restricting the movement of people to avoid contagion and the spread of the disease, it also restricted the spectrum of daily activities for a good portion of the population, which caused disruption in the system. Based on semi-open interview techniques and direct observation of economic entrepreneurs, the São João do Lago do Tupé riverside community, located in the Tupé Development Reserve, Manaus, Amazonas, the study aims to analyze the perception of the vulnerability of these enterprises in the market, finance, organization and cooperation dimensions and assess the state of resilience in the face of the adverse conditions that may reach them.

scholarly journals Keeping ahead of floods and droughts: a case study of Sdau Kaong Commune, Cambodia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Sopharo Oum
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
The Face ◽  
Floods And Droughts ◽  
Outstanding Question

<p>The Lower Mekong Basin covers four countries, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. These countries are often affected by floods and sometimes by droughts. These natural hazards silently and adversely affect people’s livelihoods in the region. In the face of future environmental changes, especially climate change and dam construction along the Mekong River, patterns of floods and droughts are more likely to exacerbate the situation. For this case study of a vulnerable commune in this setting, I developed a hybrid model of the development and complexity paradigms to both organise my research data and extend my analysis. This holistic hybrid paradigm enabled me to explore the interrelationships between natural hazards, disasters, and vulnerability, and adopt a multidisciplinary approach in which I attempt to integrate disaster risk management and climate change adaptation models to highlight problems and to propose interventions. The results obtained indicate that in the future floods and droughts are likely to be more frequent and severe and just what impact additional dams currently being planned or built will have over the control of water levels remains an outstanding question. Plans need to be made to enable people to cope with floods and droughts because these can have a hugely detrimental impact on their livelihoods including crops and personal property, people, community infrastructure and environment. Although current coping strategies are in place, disasters still occur. Based on the vulnerability context of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework and the Pressure and Release (PAR) model, I was able to show how vulnerability is exacerbated by dissonant social, economic, and political structures. This research also proposes an integrated framework, including adaptive management and participatory action research, as a way of monitoring interventions that could possibly resolve some of the challenges.</p>

Conversion of Norway spruce forests in the face of climate change: a case study in Central Europe

2017 ◽  
Vol 136 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1013-1028 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomáš Hlásny ◽  
Ivan Barka ◽  
Joerg Roessiger ◽  
Ladislav Kulla ◽  
Jiří Trombik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Spruce Forests ◽  
The Face

scholarly journals Keeping ahead of floods and droughts: a case study of Sdau Kaong Commune, Cambodia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sopharo Oum
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
The Face ◽  
Floods And Droughts ◽  
Outstanding Question

<p>The Lower Mekong Basin covers four countries, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. These countries are often affected by floods and sometimes by droughts. These natural hazards silently and adversely affect people’s livelihoods in the region. In the face of future environmental changes, especially climate change and dam construction along the Mekong River, patterns of floods and droughts are more likely to exacerbate the situation. For this case study of a vulnerable commune in this setting, I developed a hybrid model of the development and complexity paradigms to both organise my research data and extend my analysis. This holistic hybrid paradigm enabled me to explore the interrelationships between natural hazards, disasters, and vulnerability, and adopt a multidisciplinary approach in which I attempt to integrate disaster risk management and climate change adaptation models to highlight problems and to propose interventions. The results obtained indicate that in the future floods and droughts are likely to be more frequent and severe and just what impact additional dams currently being planned or built will have over the control of water levels remains an outstanding question. Plans need to be made to enable people to cope with floods and droughts because these can have a hugely detrimental impact on their livelihoods including crops and personal property, people, community infrastructure and environment. Although current coping strategies are in place, disasters still occur. Based on the vulnerability context of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework and the Pressure and Release (PAR) model, I was able to show how vulnerability is exacerbated by dissonant social, economic, and political structures. This research also proposes an integrated framework, including adaptive management and participatory action research, as a way of monitoring interventions that could possibly resolve some of the challenges.</p>

scholarly journals Identifying Potential Climatic Refugia to Protect Populations of Goitered Gazelle (Gazelle subgutturosa) in the Face of Climate Change (A case Study: Central Iran)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Sh. Malakoutikhah ◽  
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S. Fakheran ◽  
M. R. Hemami ◽  
M. Tarkesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Central Iran ◽  
The Face

Coffee on a Hot Planet

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katy Vieira ◽  
Amanda McMillan Lequieu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
Commodity Chain ◽  
Climate Change Risks ◽  
The Face ◽  
Market Factors ◽  
Economic Expectations ◽  
The Impact

Researchers are predicting that the spatially uneven distribution of climate change risks will further exacerbate the inequalities of environmental change in the coming decades. This case study of coffee offers a window into the feedback loops of ecological health, agricultural economies, and social well-being on a quickly warming planet. Drawing from a review of research across disciplines, we explore three human-driven factors that have increased the risks of loss for coffee producers in the face of climate change. These three characteristics of the coffee commodity chain—geographical consolidation, genetic variation, and market factors—enmesh social, ecological, and economic expectations of coffee as a high-value agricultural product. Considering the impact of climate change on coffee production sheds light on how climate change interacts with preexisting ecological, social, and economic challenges of global, agricultural production.

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