Is indigenous knowledge serving climate adaptation? Evidence from various African regions

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dc.contributor.authorLeal Filho, Walter
dc.contributor.authorKalangu, Jokastah W.
dc.contributor.authorWolf, Franziska
dc.contributor.authorAdelekan, Ibidun
dc.contributor.authorTotin, Edmond
dc.contributor.authorZvobgo, Luckson
dc.contributor.authorPhilip Simpson, Nicholas
dc.contributor.authorKwabena Donkor, Felix
dc.contributor.authorMusiyiwa, Kumbirai
dc.contributor.authorBalogun, Abdul-Lateef
dc.contributor.authorYayeh Ayal, Desalegn
dc.contributor.authorAfonso Rui Mucova, Serafino
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-24T18:26:15Z
dc.date.available2023-01-24T18:26:15Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractCommunities across the global south use their rich indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) to predict weather events and climate hazards. ILK may assist efforts to address climate change challenges in Africa. and make subsequent decisions regarding climate adaptation. Purpose: The article documents evidence of the ILK’s potential in reducing vulnerability to climate change and/or improving the resilience of communities. The study also reflects on major barriers that hinder the improved mainstreaming of ILK into adaptation strategies. Methods and approach: The present study uses two main methods: a literature review and a presentation of case studies from a sample of African countries where ILK informs adaptation options, including indigenous land-tenure practices and weather prediction. The selected case studies highlight the historical legacy of ILK and its effectiveness in reducing vulnerability and the impacts of climate change. Findings: The results indicate that, despite being acknowledged as a valuable resource for climate adaptation, current national adaptation policies on the African continent still show serious gaps in effectively integrating indigenous and local knowledge systems within the legal frameworks to reduce vulnerability. Policy implications: ILK should be better integrated with modern climate change adaptation strategies to anticipate more effective responses. Both rural communities and relevant government agencies should complement the use of ILK with climate change strategies, so as to maximize its contribution to the effective implementation of climate change policies.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLeal Filho, W., Wolf, F., Totin, E., Zvobgo, L., Simpson, N. P., Musiyiwa, K., ... & Ayal, D. Y. Is indigenous knowledge serving climate adaptation? Evidence from various African regions. Development Policy Review, e12664. https://orcid/org/0000-0001-7637-0671en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://orcid/org/0000-0001-7637-0671
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/7181
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDevelopment Policy Reviewen_US
dc.subjectAdaptationen_US
dc.subjectClimate changeen_US
dc.subjectIndigenous knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectLocal knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectWeather forecastingen_US
dc.titleIs indigenous knowledge serving climate adaptation? Evidence from various African regionsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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