The effect of climate information in pastoralists’ adaptation to climate change

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dc.contributor.authorNkuba, Michael
dc.contributor.authorChanda, Raban
dc.contributor.authorMmopelwa, Gagoitseope
dc.contributor.authorKato, Edward
dc.contributor.authorMangheni, Margaret Najjingo
dc.contributor.authorLesolle, David
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-20T09:09:49Z
dc.date.available2025-05-20T09:09:49Z
dc.date.issued2019-08-19
dc.description.abstractPurpose – This paper aims to investigate the effect of using indigenous forecasts (IFs) and scientific forecasts (SFs) on pastoralists’ adaptation methods in Rwenzori region, Western Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected using a household survey from 270 pastoralists and focus group discussions. The multivariate probit model was used in the analysis. Findings – The results revealed that pastoralists using of IF only more likely to be non-farm enterprises and livestock sales as adaptation strategies. Pastoralists using both SF and IF were more likely to practice livestock migration. Research limitations/implications – Other factors found to be important included land ownership, land tenure, gender, education level, non-farm and productive assets, climate-related risks and agricultural extension access. Practical implications – Increasing the number of weather stations in pastoral areas would increase the predictive accuracy of scientific climate information, which results in better adaptive capacity of pastoralists. Active participation of pastoral households in national meteorological dissemination processes should be explored. Social implications – A two-prong approach that supports both mobile and sedentary pastoralism should be adopted in rangeland development policies. Originality/value – This study has shown the relevance of IFs in climate change adaptation methods of pastoralists. It has also shown that IFs compliment SFs in climate change adaptation in pastoralism.
dc.identifier.citationNkuba, M., Chanda, R., Mmopelwa, G., Kato, E., Mangheni, M. N., & Lesolle, D. (2019). The effect of climate information in pastoralists’ adaptation to climate change: A case study of Rwenzori region, Western Uganda. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 11(4), 442-464. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2018-0073
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/ijccsm-10-2018-0073
dc.identifier.issn1756-8692
dc.identifier.issn1756-8692
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2018-0073
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11703
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEmerald
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
dc.titleThe effect of climate information in pastoralists’ adaptation to climate change
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue4
oaire.citation.volume11
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