Harnessing diverse knowledge and belief systems to adapt to climate change in semi-arid rural Africa

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2019-05-14

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Elsevier B.V.

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This study in Bobirwa subdistrict in Botswana investigates the role of traditional norms and religious beliefs in the use of place-based and national meteorological forecasting to inform adaptative behaviour. Results show farmers use diverse combinations of sources of information. As well, some religious beliefs and traditional norms prevent the use of national meteorological forecasts. To enable more successful adaptation, climate information needs to integrate place-based and national meteorological information. Recommendations on appropriate agricultural practices can be developed together with, and disseminated through traditional and religious leaders.

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DOWNSCALING, METEOROLOGY, WEATHER FORECASTS, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, ADAPTIVE CAPACITY, FARMERS, RELIGION, LEADERSHIP, PLACE BASED RESEARCH, SEMI-ARID REGIONS, BOTSWANA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/59748

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (CARIAA) / Résultats de recherches (IRCAAA)
Research Results (CC) / Résultats de recherches (CC)