Dah-gbeto, A.P. and Villamor, G.B.
(2016)
Gender-specific responses to climate variability in a semi-arid ecosystem in northern Benin.
Ambio, 45 (3 Sup).
pp. 297-308.
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Abstract
Highly erratic rainfall patterns in northern Benin
complicate the ability of rural farmers to engage in
subsistence agriculture. This research explores gender specific
responses to climate variability in the context of
agrarian Benin through a household survey (n = 260) and
an experimental gaming exercise among a subset of the
survey respondents. Although men and women from the
sample population are equally aware of climate variability
and share similar coping strategies, their specific land-use
strategies, preferences, and motivations are distinct. Over
the long term, these differences would likely lead to
dissimilar coping strategies and vulnerability to the effects
of climate change. Examination of gender-specific land-use
responses to climate change and anticipatory learning can
enhance efforts to improve adaptability and resilience
among rural subsistence farmers.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Anticipatory learning,Coping strategy,
Grazing game, Land-use preferences, Resilience |
| Author Affiliation: |
Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Niger
State, Nigeria. |
| Subjects: |
Atmosperic Science |
| Divisions: |
General |
| Depositing User: |
Mr T L Gautham
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| Date Deposited: |
03 Aug 2018 05:45 |
| Last Modified: |
03 Aug 2018 05:45 |
| URI: |
http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/15488 |
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