Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods: A Case of Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
- Author
- Mudavanhu, Clive
- Title
- Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods: A Case of Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
- Abstract
- The effects of climate change have been visible in rural communities, with some communities facing food insecurity, water scarcity and loss of livestock. This study aimed at examining the impacts of climate change on livelihoods in Hwange district, Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to determine livelihood activities found in the said rural communities, to identify key interventions implemented and to assess coping mechanisms used by households in Hwange district to survive. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in this study. A total of 312 respondents participated in this study. The findings of the study revealed that households acknowledged climate change has resulted in the reduction of agricultural productivity and affected their forms of livelihood. The major adaptation and coping strategies used are crop and livelihood diversification. However, the respondents expressed that the interventions are not sustainable. The study therefore recommends the need for more research, policy formulation on climate change adaptation, and programs that focus mainly on the grassroots level.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Climate Change
- Supervisor
- Dr. Muchuweni
- Item sets
- Department of Engineering and Physics
