Building adaptive capacity to cope with increasing vulnerability due to climate change : final technical report - Zimbabwe (30 September 2010)

Mugabe, F.T.; Munodawafa, A.; Dimes, J.; Nanja, D.H.; Carberry, P.

Building adaptive capacity to cope with increasing vulnerability due to climate change : final technical report - Zimbabwe (30 September 2010)

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2010

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Midlands State University, Gweru, ZW

Abstract

Baseline data to describe cropping system and management under current climate variability and farmer perceptions about climate change across 4 districts of Zimbabwe and Zambia was collected and analyzed. Indigenous knowledge of climate and indicators to seasonal conditions were also documented and compared with scientific forecasts. Prediction of seasonal climate was consistent with that from the meteorological department. Seven workshops were held to educate farmers and extension agents on interpretation of the Seasonal Climate Forecast (SCF) and explore together its application in making cropping decisions. Management options in response to the SCF were then tested in participatory on-farm trials.

Keywords

CAPACITY BUILDING, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA, VULNERABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE VARIABILITY, SMALLHOLDER FARMERS, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ADAPTIVE CAPACITY, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE, KNOWLEDGE SHARING