Interrogating household resilience to climate change through livelihood diversification in Makotamo & Dirikwe villages in Ward 8, Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe.
- Author
- Kurumwa, Munyaradzi
- Title
- Interrogating household resilience to climate change through livelihood diversification in Makotamo & Dirikwe villages in Ward 8, Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe.
- Abstract
- Most Zimbabwean rural communities, for instance, Makotamo and Dirikwe villages in Ward 8, Nyanyadzi, Chimanimani District, encounter escalating hurdles from climate change, associated with high temperatures and low rainfall, greatly impacting livelihoods mainly based on agriculture and small businesses. This study explores the role of livelihood diversification in enhancing household resilience to different climate-related perturbations in this vulnerable community. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, exploring existing livelihood strategies, assessing the impact of livelihood diversification on household resilience, and determining factors influencing livelihood diversification adoption. The findings from this research aim to contribute to the development of strategies and policies that enhance the strength of rural communities in Ward 8, Nyanyadzi, and comparable communities facing the adverse impacts of a changing climate.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Household Resilience
- Climate Change
- Livelihood Diversification
- Supervisor
- Mrs. Chinyanganya
- Item sets
- Department of Geosciences
- Media
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